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In order to handle minor environmental offenses in a fair and expeditious manner, the following environmental offenses are declared to be civil violations and shall be within the jurisdiction of the Rhode Island traffic tribunal. Penalties assessed for violations shall correspond to the fines described.
20-1-12 Fixing of seasons and bag limits $100.00
20-11-20 Fresh water fishing--Penalties $100.00
20-13-16 Harassment of hunters, trappers, and fishers minimum of $100.00, not to exceed $500.00
20-16-17 Prohibition against hunting/killing otter $100.00
23-22.5-9 Swimming in breachways prohibited not to exceed fifty dollars $50.00
32-2-4 Parks and recreational areas--Rules and Regulations Enforcement--Power of director not to exceed one hundred dollars $100.00
46-22-19(1) Regulation of boats--Penalties not to exceed one hundred dollars $100.00
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-17.10-1. Civil Violations--Jurisdiction--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-42-state-affairs-and-government/ri-gen-laws-sect-42-17-10-1/
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