2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
CHAPTER 46-22 - Regulation of Boats
§ 46-22-9.6 - False distress or hoax calls.
SECTION 46-22-9.6
§ 46-22-9.6 False distress or hoax calls. – (a) Whoever, knowing it to be false, transmits or causes to be transmitted by radio, telephone, use of emergency flares or other means of communication, the alleged occurrence or impending occurrence of an emergency situation which threatens the life, or safety of a person and/or the loss of property, to any state, federal or local law enforcement or other public safety agency shall be guilty of transmitting a false distress or hoax call.
(b) Any person charged with the commission of the foregoing shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year and a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). In addition to any other fines or penalties imposed under this section, the person or persons convicted shall pay restitution for any cost related to the emergency response to the false or hoax call.
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