§ 27-74-14. Penalties.
(a) In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this chapter or under pursuant to § 42-14-16, any person who willfully violates this chapter is subject to civil penalties of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.
(b) A person that willfully operates as or aids and abets another operating as a discount medical plan organization in violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or be imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(c) A person that collects fees for purported membership in a discount medical plan, but purposefully fails to provide the promised benefits shall be deemed guilty of larceny and upon conviction is subject to penalties provided for in § 11-41-5. In addition, upon conviction, the person shall be ordered to pay restitution to persons aggrieved by the violation of this chapter. Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment, but not in lieu of a fine or imprisonment.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 158, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-74 - Discount Medical Plan Organization Act
Section 27-74-1. - Short title.
Section 27-74-3. - Definitions.
Section 27-74-4. - Applicability and scope.
Section 27-74-5. - Registration requirements.
Section 27-74-6. - Surety bond or deposit requirements.
Section 27-74-7. - Examinations and investigations.
Section 27-74-8. - Charges and fees — Refund requirements — Bundling of services.
Section 27-74-9. - Provider agreements — Provider listing requirements.
Section 27-74-10. - Marketing requirements.
Section 27-74-11. - Marketing restrictions and disclosure requirements.
Section 27-74-12. - Notice of change in name or address.
Section 27-74-13. - Annual reports.
Section 27-74-14. - Penalties.
Section 27-74-15. - Injunctions.
Section 27-74-16. - Regulations.