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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It shall be a felony for any person:
(1) To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any driver's license or facsimile of a license in any manner that it could be mistaken for a valid license;
(2) To issue, sell, or cause to be sold a commercial license or facsimile of a license unless sold in compliance with the provision of this chapter, and unless authorized to do so by the administrator.
(b) Any person violating subsection (a) of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five (5) years, and there may be imposed an additional fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and suspension of license or privileges for a period of not less than one year nor more than five (5) years, or a period of suspension commensurate with the sentence imposed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-10.3-36. Manufacture of commercial license--Unauthorized - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-31-motor-and-other-vehicles/ri-gen-laws-sect-31-10-3-36/
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