§ 17-25.2-9. Penalties for violation.
(a) Whenever the board of elections has reason to believe that a ballot-question advocate willfully and knowingly made a false statement in any report required under this chapter or failed to file any report, or has otherwise violated this chapter, the board of elections may, in addition to all other actions authorized by law, request the attorney general to bring an action in the name of the state of Rhode Island in the superior court against the person signing any such report and/or organization to enjoin them from continuing the violation, or doing any acts in furtherance of the violation, and for any other relief the court deems appropriate. In addition, the court may order the forfeiture of any and all contributions not reported in violation of this chapter.
(b) The court may also impose a civil penalty for any violation of this chapter up to but not exceeding three (3) times the amount of:
(1) Contributions and/or expenditures made or accepted in violation of this chapter; and/or
(2) Contributions or expenditures not reported as required by this chapter.
(c) All funds collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the fund established by the state for public information and education regarding the election process.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 174, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 292, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-25.2 - Ballot Question Advocacy and Reporting
Section 17-25.2-1. - Short title.
Section 17-25.2-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 17-25.2-3. - Definitions.
Section 17-25.2-4. - No limitations on contributions or expenditures.
Section 17-25.2-5. - Reporting by ballot question advocates.
Section 17-25.2-6. - Monies not expended on ballot measure.
Section 17-25.2-7. - Disclosure of true origin of contributions required.
Section 17-25.2-8. - Duties and powers of the board of elections.