Rhode Island § 5-37.3-9 § 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney's fees for violations.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 5-37.3-9 — § 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney's fees for violations.

Rhode Island·Title 5 Businesses and Professions·Ch. 5-37.3 Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act

§ 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney's fees for violations.
(a) Civil Penalties. Anyone who violates the provisions of this chapter may be held liable for actual and
            exemplary damages.
         
(b) Criminal Penalties. Anyone who intentionally and knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall,
            upon conviction, be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned
            for not more than six (6) months, or both.
         
(c) Commission of Crime. The civil and criminal penalties in this section shall also be applicable to anyone
            who obtains confidential healthcare information th

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§ 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney's fees for violations.

(a) Civil Penalties. Anyone who violates the provisions of this chapter may be held liable for actual and exemplary damages.

(b) Criminal Penalties. Anyone who intentionally and knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

(c) Commission of Crime. The civil and criminal penalties in this section shall also be applicable to anyone who obtains confidential healthcare information through the commission of a crime.

(d) Attorney's Fees. Attorney's fees may be awarded, at the discretion of the court, to the successful party in any action under this chapter.

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