§ 21-11-9. Penalties for violations.
Any person, firm, association, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations authorized by this chapter shall be punished:
(1) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months or by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense;
(2) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for the second offense; and
(3) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or by both the fine and imprisonment for a third or subsequent offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2265, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 264, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 264, § 6; P.L. 1943, ch. 1306, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-11-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 21-11-1. - “Animals” defined.
Section 21-11-2. - Sale of meat not handled in compliance with provisions.
Section 21-11-3. - License required for processing and packing houses.
Section 21-11-4. - Issuance and term of licenses — Suspension or revocation.
Section 21-11-5. - Regulations concerning processing and packing plants.
Section 21-11-6. - Stamping of meat — Sale of unstamped meat prohibited.
Section 21-11-6.1. - Watering of meat.
Section 21-11-7. - Processing for private use.
Section 21-11-8. - Federally inspected meat exempt.
Section 21-11-9. - Penalties for violations.
Section 21-11-10. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.