2005 Rhode Island Code - § 2-6-10 — Violations and prosecutions.

    (a) Every violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense and not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each subsequent similar offense.

   (b) When the director finds that any person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the director shall file with the attorney general, with a view of prosecution, any evidence that may be deemed necessary. No prosecution under this chapter shall be instituted without the defendant first having been given an opportunity to appear before the director or his or her duly authorized agent, to introduce evidence either in person or by agent or attorney at a private hearing. If, after the hearing, or without the hearing in case the defendant or his or her agent or attorney fails or refuses to appear, the director is of the opinion that the evidence warrants prosecution, the director shall proceed as provided in this section.

   (c) It is the duty of the attorney general to institute proceedings at once against any person charged with a violation of this chapter, if, in the judgment of the attorney general, the information submitted warrants that action.

   (d) After judgment by the court in any case arising under this chapter, the director shall publish any information pertinent to the issuance of the judgment by the court in any media as the director may designate from time to time.