Rhode Island General Laws Title 39. Public Utilities and Carriers § 39-8-10. Failure to maintain flag person or precautionary appliances

Every railroad corporation that shall refuse or neglect to comply with an order, or with a confirmation of such order upon appeal, shall, for every day's neglect after seven (7) days from the date of the service of the order upon the president, treasurer, or any director of the corporation, forfeit five hundred dollars ($500), one half ( 1/2 ) thereof to the use of the state, and one half ( 1/2 ) thereof to the use of the city or town where the crossing is located.