§ 31-23.2-7. Penalty.
(a) A person who shall violate any of the sections of this chapter shall be punished by imprisonment for up to five (5) years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or one dollar ($1.00) for each mile representing the difference between the actual mileage driven and the mileage as represented on the vehicle at the time of sale, and the person may be prohibited from working for any motor vehicle dealer authorized to do business in the state of Rhode Island for a period of not more than one year; and if the person has been issued plates pursuant to § 31-3-25, the plates may be revoked.
(b) Should any person who violates any of the sections of this chapter possess a motor vehicle dealer’s license, this license shall be revoked upon his or her conviction for a period of not more than one year.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 14, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 392, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-23.2 - Tampering with Odometers
Section 31-23.2-1. - Declaration of findings and purpose.
Section 31-23.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 31-23.2-3. - Unlawful devices.
Section 31-23.2-4. - Unlawful activity.
Section 31-23.2-5. - Maintenance.
Section 31-23.2-6. - Transfer of vehicle.
Section 31-23.2-8. - Cause of action — Statute of limitations — Damages.
Section 31-23.2-9. - Other laws unaffected.
Section 31-23.2-10. - Division of motor vehicles — Odometer inspection.
Section 31-23.2-11. - Violation constituting deceptive trade practice.