§ 23-23.1-9. Penalty for violations.
Any person who violates any order of the governor or knowingly fails to comply with the directions of those authorized to enforce this chapter or knowingly interferes with the enforcement of the order or directions shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or by both fine and imprisonment, and every person shall be guilty of a separate and distinct offense for each day during which the violation shall be repeated or continued.
History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 137, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-25.1-9; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-23.1 - Air Pollution Episode Control
Section 23-23.1-1. - Short title.
Section 23-23.1-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-23.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-23.1-4. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 23-23.1-5. - Proclamation of episode and issuance of orders.
Section 23-23.1-6. - Publication of proclamation.
Section 23-23.1-7. - Amendment of orders.
Section 23-23.1-8. - Enforcement of orders.
Section 23-23.1-9. - Penalty for violations.