Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-21-8. Penalties for violations

Any person who shall be guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter may for the first offense be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding three (3) months;  for the second offense may be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six (6) months;  and for a third or subsequent offense may be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one year or by both this fine and imprisonment, or have its license suspended or revoked.