Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-12-40. Penalty for violations

(a) Every person in violation of § 46-12-39 or owning, operating, or causing to be operated, upon the waters of the state, a boat in violation of the provisions of § 46-12-39 or aiding in so doing, shall for the first offense be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or be imprisoned for not more than one year in the adult correctional institutions, or both such fine and imprisonment, and for a second and each subsequent offense shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or be imprisoned for not more than one year in the adult correctional institutions, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. If a municipality assists in the prosecution of a violation of § 46-12-39 any fine imposed for that violation shall be paid one-half ( 1/2 ) thereof to the general treasurer of the state and one-half ( 1/2 ) thereof to the treasurer of the town or city where the offense occurred.

(b) [Deleted by P.L. 2024, ch. 117, art. 6, § 22].

(c) Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the municipal court shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court to hear and adjudicate violations under this section.