§ 42-72.9-8 — § 42-72.9-8. Penalties.

Rhode Island § 42-72.9-8

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-72.9: Children’s Right to Freedom From Restraint Act

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§ 42-72.9-8. Penalties.

(a) Any covered facility that does not comply with the provisions of this chapter is subject to licensing action, including, but not limited to, license revocation, by the agency or department of state government that has jurisdiction or supervisory control over the covered facility.

(b) Any service provider who willfully and intentionally violates the provisions of this chapter, and by reason of that violation inflicts physical injury upon a child, shall upon conviction of the violation be fined a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) and/or imprisoned for a term not exceeding six (6) months. However, if the service provider is exonerated, all costs incurred in defense of these charges shall be paid by the covered facility.

(c) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or restrict any criminal or civil action available to an appropriate party under applicable state law.

Legislative History

P.L. 2000, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 73, § 1.