§ 40.1-27-10. Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect.
(a) Any person who knowingly abuses, mistreats, or neglects a participant, or commits any acts of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect as those terms are defined by § 40.1-27-1(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4), shall be fined not more than three thousand dollars ($3,000) or imprisoned not more than three (3) years, or both.
(b) Any person who commits any act of abuse as the term is defined by § 40.1-27-1(a)(5) shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 414, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-27 - Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1-27-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-27-2. - Duty to report.
Section 40.1-27-4. - Penalty — Failure to report.
Section 40.1-27-5. - Physician’s report of examination — Duty of program.
Section 40.1-27-6. - Immunity from liability.
Section 40.1-27-7. - Non-retaliation or discrimination.
Section 40.1-27-8. - Abrogation of privilege.
Section 40.1-27-9. - Notice — Posting provisions.
Section 40.1-27-10. - Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect.