2005 Rhode Island Code - § 37-15-7 — Penalties.

    (a) Any person convicted of a first violation of this chapter shall, except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than fifty-five dollars ($55.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed hereunder, the person so convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than two (2), nor more than twenty-five (25) hours.

   (b) Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this chapter shall, except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed upon a second or subsequent violation of this chapter, the person so convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than four (4), nor more than fifty (50) hours.

   (c) Jurisdiction to punish violators of the provisions of this chapter is conferred on the traffic tribunal.

   (d) Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall, in addition to all other penalties, be liable for the removal or cost of removal of all litter illegally disposed of by that person. The traffic tribunal may hold the registration of any vehicle owned by the violator and used in the act of littering until the aforementioned liability is satisfied.

   (e) The funds received by a state law enforcement agency shall be deposited as general revenues.

   (f) Penalties of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) for violations of § 37-15-7 may be disposed of without the necessity of personally appearing before the traffic tribunal. Said penalty may be handled administratively by mailing a check or money order, together with properly executed form provided to the appropriate address as set forth in the summons issued by the enforcing agent.