2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife
CHAPTER 20-5 - Fish Traps
§ 20-5-19 - Penalty for violations generally – Prosecution.

SECTION 20-5-19

   § 20-5-19  Penalty for violations generally – Prosecution. – Every person or corporation willfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted under the authority of this chapter, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) nor less than one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisoned (in the case of a natural person) not exceeding one year, or by both punishments, in the discretion of the court. Proper proceedings for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be instituted by the attorney general.

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