# R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-7: Violations reported to attorney general €” Notice and hearing on violation

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-31_S21-31-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31-7
- **Heading:** Violations reported to attorney general €” Notice and hearing on violation
- **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 21-31-7

## Text

It shall be the duty of the attorney general, to whom the director of health reports any violation of this chapter, to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law. Before any violation of this chapter, except those violations which involve attempts to procure or procurement of drugs by unlawful means, or the unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, barter, gift, transfer, or delivery in any manner to another of a drug as defined in this chapter, is reported to the attorney general for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and opportunity to present his or her views before the director of health or the director€™s designated agent, either orally or in writing in person, or by attorney, with regard to the contemplated proceeding.

## 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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