When it appears to the director and/or board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the director and/or board may cause to be instituted an action to enjoin that violation in a court of competent jurisdiction and the court may restrain, and/or enjoin any person, firm, corporation, or association from violating any of the provisions of this chapter without regard to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-25