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2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40 - Human services
Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children
Section 40-11-3.2 - False reporting of child abuse and neglect.


RI Gen L § 40-11-3.2 (2013) What's This?

§ 40-11-3.2 False reporting of child abuse and neglect. – Any person who knowingly and willfully makes or causes to be made to the department a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than one year or both.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1996, ch. 156, § 1.)

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