2015 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 44 - Taxation
Chapter 44-20 - Cigarette Tax
Section 44-20-17 - Penalty for use tax violations.
§ 44-20-17 Penalty for use tax violations. – Any person who violates the provisions of §§ 44-20-13 – 44-20-14 is guilty of a felony and shall for each offense be fined up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or be imprisoned not more than three (3) years, or be both fined and imprisoned.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1948, ch. 2092, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 44-20-17; P.L. 1972, ch. 155, art. 5, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 246, § 3; P.L. 2007, ch. 250, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 151, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 168, § 1.)
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