Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-13-8. Violations pertaining to ophthalmia neonatorum

The failure of any person mentioned in §§ 23-13-4-- 23-13-7 to report any and all cases of ophthalmia neonatorum, as directed in this chapter, or the failure or refusal of any person or institution mentioned in §§ 23-13-4-- 23-13-7 to obey any rule or regulation adopted by the department of health under this chapter, shall constitute a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), or imprisoned for not less than ten (10) days nor more than six (6) months, or both.