§ 5-65.1-13 - Violations – Penalties. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-65.1-13

   § 5-65.1-13  Violations – Penalties.– (a) Any person who violates a final order of the board is deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be imprisoned for a term not exceedingone year, or fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense.

   (b) In addition to any sentence or fine imposed by the courtunder subsection (a) of this section, the court may order a defendant to complywith any outstanding fine or fines previously imposed by the board pursuant tothis chapter. A final order of the board may also be enforced in a civilcontempt proceeding brought upon complaint in the district court.