§ 47-2-6. Penalties for neglect of duty.
For every neglect of duty prescribed in § 47-2-5 the town or city sealer shall be fined a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100); and every town or city sealer who shall seal any weight measure or balance otherwise than according to the town or city standard, duly tried, proved, and sealed by the director of the department of labor and training, shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) nor less than fifty dollars ($50.00).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 167, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 194, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 221, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 407, § 12; impl. am. P.L. 1941, ch. 1069, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 47-2-6; P.L. 1980, ch. 181, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 47 - Weights and Measures
Chapter 47-2 - Produce Scales in Markets
Section 47-2-1. - Custody and maintenance of standards — Stamps and branding irons.
Section 47-2-2. - Penalty for improper care of standards.
Section 47-2-3. - Periodical testing of municipal sealers’ weights and measures by state — Fee.
Section 47-2-4. - Annual adjustment of mercantile weights and measures brought to sealer.
Section 47-2-5. - Adjustment of weights and measures not brought in.
Section 47-2-6. - Penalties for neglect of duty.
Section 47-2-7. - Fees and compensation of sealer — Condemnation of incorrect scales or balances.
Section 47-2-8. - Deputy sealers.