Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300) for each offense. Each day any violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-18-16

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, trustee, receiver, and assignee for the benefit of creditors or corporations, except charitable organizations. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-18-2

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any corporation organized for a purpose authorized by §?7-6-4 or to any individual or organization engaged in providing work of a philanthropic, educational, or therapeutic nature.

History of Section.
P.L. 1936, ch. 2328, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 293, § 5; P.L. 1948, ch. 2110, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 28-18-16.