§ 39-14.1-9. Penalty for violations.
(a) Any person, firm, or corporation, subject to the provisions of this chapter and/or any rules and regulations promulgated under it, who shall knowingly or willfully cause to be done any act prohibited by this chapter, or who shall be guilty of any violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both for each offense.
(b) The administrator may, in his or her discretion, in lieu of seeking criminal sanctions, and/or in lieu of revoking or suspending the carrier’s operating authority as conferred under this chapter, impose upon its regulated common carriers an administrative civil penalty (fine). This fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per each violation of the sections contained in this chapter or the division’s rules and regulations promulgated under it.
History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 182, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14.1 - Public Motor Vehicles
Section 39-14.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14.1-2. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14.1-3. - Certificate required for public motor vehicle operation — Application and fee.
Section 39-14.1-4. - Hearing on application.
Section 39-14.1-5. - Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
Section 39-14.1-6. - Operations of public motor vehicles.
Section 39-14.1-7. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-14.1-8. - Licensing of operators.
Section 39-14.1-9. - Penalty for violations.
Section 39-14.1-10. - Certification of business previously established.