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Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-19.18-4. Enforcement and penalty

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Responsibility and jurisdiction for enforcement shall be with municipalities and the department.

(b) Violations of any section of this chapter shall subject a retail sales establishment to penalties as set forth in this chapter.

(c) Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as follows:

(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation in a calendar year;

(2) Two hundred dollars ($200) for the second violation in a calendar year;  and

(3) Five hundred dollars ($500) for the third and any subsequent violation in a calendar year.

(d) All penalties collected by municipalities pursuant to this section shall be retained by the municipality.

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