§ 5-3.1-20. Penalty for violations.
(a) Any person or entity who or that violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to:
(1) In the case of an individual, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; or
(2) In the case of an entity, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(b) Whenever the board has reason to believe that any person or entity is liable to punishment under this section, it may certify the facts to the attorney general of this state who may, in his or her discretion, cause appropriate proceedings to be brought.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 159, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 336, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-3.1 - Public Accountancy
Section 5-3.1-1. - Short title.
Section 5-3.1-2. - Policy and purpose.
Section 5-3.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-3.1-4. - Board of accountancy.
Section 5-3.1-5. - Certified public accountants.
Section 5-3.1-6. - Public accountants.
Section 5-3.1-7. - Permits for public accountants and certified public accountants.
Section 5-3.1-8. - Permits for accountants licensed by foreign countries.
Section 5-3.1-9. - Permits for practice units.
Section 5-3.1-10. - Peer reviews.
Section 5-3.1-11. - Hearing on denial by board.
Section 5-3.1-12. - Revocation or suspension of certificate, authority, or permit.
Section 5-3.1-13. - Revocation or suspension of practice unit permit.
Section 5-3.1-15. - Reinstatement.
Section 5-3.1-16. - Acts declared unlawful.
Section 5-3.1-17. - Other activities.
Section 5-3.1-18. - Exceptions — Acts not prohibited.
Section 5-3.1-19. - Injunction against unlawful acts.
Section 5-3.1-20. - Penalty for violations.
Section 5-3.1-22. - Ownership of accountants’ working papers.
Section 5-3.1-23. - Confidential communications.
Section 5-3.1-24. - Construction.
Section 5-3.1-25. - Repeal provisions — Effect of prior laws, rules, and regulations.