Rhode Island General Laws 5-17-4. Penalty for violations
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Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1913, ch. 952, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 146, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 377, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-17-4.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-17-4
- 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: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6