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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The executive office may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day against any licensee that fails to comply with this chapter.
(b)(1) In addition to any other civil penalty provided by law, where a licensee has failed to pay its market share in accordance with § 21-28.10-5, the executive office may also assess a penalty of no less than ten percent (10%) and no greater than three hundred percent (300%) of the market share due from such licensee.
(2) In addition to any other criminal penalty provided by law, where a licensee has failed to pay its market share in accordance with § 21-28.10-5, the executive office may also assess a penalty of no less than ten percent (10%) and no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the market share due from such licensee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-28.10-9. Penalties - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-28-10-9/
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