§ 23-24.5-26. Penalties.
(a) Except as specified in this chapter, any person or entity acting in violation of either this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter shall be fined by the director in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation provided that fines are not imposed until the director has afforded that person or entity an opportunity for a hearing on the matter. Each day during which any portion of a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 237, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-24.5 - Asbestos Abatement
Section 23-24.5-1. - Short title.
Section 23-24.5-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-24.5-4. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-24.5-5. - Asbestos exposure standards.
Section 23-24.5-6. - Asbestos abatement plans.
Section 23-24.5-7. - Health department inspections.
Section 23-24.5-8. - Posting and labeling.
Section 23-24.5-9. - Building closing.
Section 23-24.5-10. - Product sale or use.
Section 23-24.5-11. - Complaint process.
Section 23-24.5-12. - Licensure of asbestos contractors.
Section 23-24.5-13. - Competent persons.
Section 23-24.5-14. - Training, curricula, and certification.
Section 23-24.5-15. - Duties of physicians regarding asbestos related disease.
Section 23-24.5-16. - Delegation of authority.
Section 23-24.5-17. - Compliance procedures.
Section 23-24.5-18. - Hazardous substance.
Section 23-24.5-19. - Asbestos abatement fund.
Section 23-24.5-20. - Bonds authorized.
Section 23-24.5-21. - Advances from general fund.
Section 23-24.5-22. - Interpretation and severability.
Section 23-24.5-23. - Asbestos advisory board.
Section 23-24.5-24. - Exemptions.
Section 23-24.5-25. - Misrepresentation of asbestos licensure or certification.