# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.2: Mandamus

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.2
- **Heading:** Mandamus
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-23 / Section 23-23-5.2

## Text

In the event that the director shall fail to issue the permit or deny the license then the applicant or other interested person may petition the superior court to issue its writ of mandamus ordering the director or some suitable person to immediately issue the license or denial.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-1 § 23-23-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2 § 23-23-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-3 § 23-23-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-4 § 23-23-4. Administration €” Agency for federal acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5 § 23-23-5. Powers and duties of the director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.1 § 23-23-5.1. Funds created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.2 § 23-23-5.2. Mandamus.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.3 § 23-23-5.3. Advisory commission created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-6 § 23-23-6. Investigation and hearing of complaint of pollution €” Public disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-7 § 23-23-7. Subpoena of witnesses €” Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-8 § 23-23-8. Investigations €” Orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-9 § 23-23-9. Operation of approved system as sufficient compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-10 § 23-23-10. Prosecution of violations €” Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-11 § 23-23-11. Violation required for criminal conviction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-11.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.