§ 21-14-15. Penalties for violations.
Persons convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with 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) for a third or subsequent offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1905, ch. 1222, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 206, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 106, § 13; P.L. 1910, ch. 577, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 233, § 8; G. L. 1938, ch. 234, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 234, § 9; P.L. 1948, ch. 2039, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 234, § 10; P.L. 1953, ch. 3149, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-14-15; P.L. 1964, ch. 61, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 263, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-14 - Shellfish Packing Houses
Section 21-14-1. - Definitions.
Section 21-14-2. - License for shellfish business.
Section 21-14-3. - Sanitary regulations.
Section 21-14-4 - — 21-14-8. Repealed.
Section 21-14-9. - Sale of noncomplying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation — Search warrants.
Section 21-14-10. - Markets exempt from chapter.
Section 21-14-11. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.
Section 21-14-12. - Inspection of business premises — Dockside program established.
Section 21-14-13. - Appointment of enforcement agents.