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Any person, firm, or corporation, which by itself or its agents or employees, violates any provisions of this chapter, or any regulation made under this chapter, or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter or knowingly misrepresents the grade of any potatoes, shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense and not more than two hundred dollars ($200) nor less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each subsequent offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-19-9. Penalties for violations - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-19-9/
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