Rhode Island § 20-5-19 § 20-5-19. Penalty for violations generally — Prosecution.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-5-19 — § 20-5-19. Penalty for violations generally — Prosecution.

Rhode Island § 20-5-19

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-5Fish Traps

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-5-19 (2026).

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§ 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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§ 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.