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All criminal actions for any violation of this chapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter pertaining to the department, shall be prosecuted by the attorney general or by any qualified member of the Rhode Island bar who shall be designated by the director and approved by the attorney general to institute and prosecute such actions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 40. Human Services § 40-6-20. Prosecution of criminal actions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-40-human-services/ri-gen-laws-sect-40-6-20/
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