Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - Coastal Resources Management Program-Rules and Regulations Governing the Protection and Management of Freshwater Wetlands in the Vicinity of the Coast
Section 650-RICR-20-00-2.12 - Enforcement (formerly Section 12.00)

1. As set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 46-23-7 through 46-23-7.5, the CRMC shall have the power to issue enforcement notices, orders, and requirements to ensure compliance with these Rules.

1. The CRMC may revoke permit for noncompliance with or violation of its terms after written notice of intention to do so has been given the holder, and the holder, in return, has been given the opportunity to present evidence to the contrary to the CRMC. Financial hardship on the part of the holder shall not be a defense to the revocation of a permit. The CRMC may also revoke a permit if it finds that the holder or his agent submitted relevant false information to the CRMC.

1. Appeals of any CRMC enforcement action shall be in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-23.

1. In resolution of a contested enforcement action, the CRMC and alleged violator may enter into negotiated settlement discussions. The purpose of such discussions will be to formulate an acceptable resolution of the enforcement action by a consent agreement executed by all parties.

2. As a result of negotiated settlement discussions, a consent agreement may be executed by the parties addressing the disposition of any orders raised in the enforcement action.

3. A consent agreement executed by the parties involved is deemed a final order of the CRMC and is enforceable by resort to Superior Court.