Rhode Island § 23-59-16 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure
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§ 23-59-16. Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-59-16
§ 23-59-16. Cease and desist orders — Injunctions.
Whenever it appears to the department that any person has engaged in, or is about to engage in, any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter, the department may:
(1) Issue an order directed at any such person requiring him or her to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice; and/or
(2) By application to a court of competent jurisdiction seek a permanent or temporary injunction or a restraining order to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 23-59-16
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 23-59-16 cover?
Section 23-59-16 ("Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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