Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-25-9. Prosecution of violations

Complaints for the violation of the provisions of this chapter may be made by the director of the department of health, the administrator of the division of professional regulation, the executive director or authorized agent of the board of veterinary medicine, or any person including a member of the board to the police of the city or town in which the violation occurred for prosecution. If the complaint is made by a member of the board, division, or by any employee or official of the state designated in this chapter, that person is exempt from giving surety for costs in the complaint.