§ 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney’s fees for violations.
(a) Civil Penalties. Anyone who violates the provisions of this chapter may be held liable for actual and exemplary damages.
(b) Criminal Penalties. Anyone who intentionally and knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
(c) Commission of Crime. The civil and criminal penalties in this section shall also be applicable to anyone who obtains confidential healthcare information through the commission of a crime.
(d) Attorney’s Fees. Attorney’s fees may be awarded, at the discretion of the court, to the successful party in any action under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-37.3-8; P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act
Section 5-37.3-1. - Short title.
Section 5-37.3-2. - Statement of purpose.
Section 5-37.3-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-37.3-4. - Limitations on and permitted disclosures.
Section 5-37.3-5. - Transfer and amendment of information.
Section 5-37.3-5.1. - Diagnostic tests — Transfer and access.
Section 5-37.3-6. - Court proceedings — Confidential healthcare communication.
Section 5-37.3-6.1. - Court proceedings — Confidential healthcare information.
Section 5-37.3-6.2. - Legislative or administrative proceedings.
Section 5-37.3-6.3. - Exceptions.
Section 5-37.3-7. - Medical peer-review boards.
Section 5-37.3-8. - Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent persons.
Section 5-37.3-9. - Penalties — Attorney’s fees for violations.
Section 5-37.3-10. - Waivers void.
Section 5-37.3-11. - Severability.
Section 5-37.3-12. - Right to confidential communication of confidential healthcare information.