§ 23-17.9-9. Penalties for violations.
It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and/or by imprisonment for not more than one year for any person to:
(1) Obtain his or her certification or registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;
(2) Practice as a nursing assistant under cover of any certification or registration illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued;
(3) Practice as a nursing assistant during the time his or her certification or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be suspended or revoked; or
(4) Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 564, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.9 - Registration of Nursing Assistants
Section 23-17.9-1. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-17.9-2. - Definitions — Supervision of nursing assistants — Inapplicability of chapter.
Section 23-17.9-3. - Training and competency evaluation program for levels of nursing assistants.
Section 23-17.9-4. - Duties of nursing assistants.
Section 23-17.9-5. - Qualifying examination.
Section 23-17.9-6. - Registration.
Section 23-17.9-7. - Renewal of certificate of registration.
Section 23-17.9-8. - Disciplinary proceedings.
Section 23-17.9-9. - Penalties for violations.
Section 23-17.9-10. - Enforcement.
Section 23-17.9-11. - Disposition of fees and fines.
Section 23-17.9-12. - Severability.