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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.7-2 (2026)

Adjudication of environmental licenses and violations — Informal resolution

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All contested enforcement proceedings, all contested licensing proceedings, and all adjudicatory proceedings under chapter 17.6 of this title shall be heard by the division of administrative adjudication pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the director of environmental management; provided, however, that no adjudicatory proceeding in hearing prior to the establishment of the division by this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the director shall be authorized in the director's discretion to resolve contested licensing and enforcement proceedings through informal disposition pursuant to regulations promulgated by the director.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2008 · leading case: Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Assocs., Ltd. v. Nolan, 755 A.2d 799 (R.I. 2000).
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Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Assocs., Ltd. v. Nolan, 755 A.2d 799 (R.I. 2000). · cites it 2× “In contrast, in the DEM's administrative review scheme, the hearing officer conducts "adjudicatory proceedings," § 42-17.7-2, and is clearly charged with a quasi-judicial role.”
Town of Richmond v. Rhode Island Dep't of Env't Mgmt., 941 A.2d 151 (R.I. 2008). · cites it 2× “” G.L. 1956 § 42-17.7-2. Although the AAP Rules provide for resolution by the director before a hearing, AAP Rule § 11(f) also explicitly provides that “[njothing herein shall preclude the Director from resolving the outstanding penalty through a Consent Agreement at any time he…”
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