Rhode Island General Laws — Title 44 (Taxation)

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-20-17 — Penalty for use tax violations

Any person who or that violates the provisions of Â§Â§ 44-20-13 â 44-20-14 is guilty of a felony and shall for each offense be fined up to ten thousand dollars
($10,000), or be imprisoned not more than three (3) years, or be both fined and imprisoned.

Last amended: History of Section. P.L. 1948, ch. 2092, Â§ 6; G.L. 1956, Â§ 44-20-17; P.L. 1972, ch. 155, art. 5, Â§ 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 246, Â§ 3; P.L. 2007, ch. 250, Â§ 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 151, Â§ 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 168, Â§ 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 1, Â§ 32.

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