# R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-4: Injunctions authorized

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-4
- **Heading:** Injunctions authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21-31 / Section 21-31-4

## Text

In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter the director of health is authorized to apply to the superior court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of § 21-31-3, irrespective of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-1 § 21-31-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-2 § 21-31-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-3 § 21-31-3. Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-4 § 21-31-4. Injunctions authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-5 § 21-31-5. Violations of chapter €” Penalty €” Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-6 § 21-31-6. Embargoed articles €” Condemnation and destruction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-7 § 21-31-7. Violations reported to attorney general €” Notice and hearing on violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-8 § 21-31-8. Notice of minor violations €” Warnings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-9 § 21-31-9. Promulgation of reasonable standards by director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-10 § 21-31-10. Adulterated food.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-11 § 21-31-11. Misbranded food.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-12 § 21-31-12. Contamination of food with microorganisms €” Suspension of permit €” Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-13 § 21-31-13. Poisonous or deleterious substance €” Regulations as to use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-14 § 21-31-14. Adulterated drug or device.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-14.md)

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