Rhode Island § 28-21-17 § 28-21-17. Penalties.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-21-17 — § 28-21-17. Penalties.

Rhode Island § 28-21-17

Title 28Labor and Labor Relations

Ch. 28-21Hazardous Substances Right-To-Know Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-21-17 (2026).

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§ 28-21-17. Penalties.
In addition to and not in lieu of the remedies available to employees under § 28-21-8(4), any employer who shall willfully and intentionally violate the requirements of this
            chapter shall be subject to a fine imposed by the department of labor and training
            at the rate of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for every day the violation
            exists. The department may impose the fines and enforce their collection by means
            of a civil action against the employer and the responsible officers of the employer.
            In addition, for any violation of this chapter that is willful and intentional and
            that is committed with disregard for th

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§ 28-21-17. Penalties.

In addition to and not in lieu of the remedies available to employees under § 28-21-8(4), any employer who shall willfully and intentionally violate the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to a fine imposed by the department of labor and training at the rate of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for every day the violation exists. The department may impose the fines and enforce their collection by means of a civil action against the employer and the responsible officers of the employer. In addition, for any violation of this chapter that is willful and intentional and that is committed with disregard for the safety of employees, the responsible officer or officers of any offending employer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned for a period not to exceed one year for each violation.