Penalties for violations as to unstamped contraband cigarettes, contraband other tobacco products, or contraband electronic nicotine-delivery system products

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# (a)

Any person who violates any provision of §§ 44-20-33 and 44-20-34 shall be fined or imprisoned, or both fined and imprisoned, as follows:

# (1)

For a first offense in a twenty-four-month (24) period, fined not more than ten (10) times the retail value of the contraband cigarettes, contraband electronic nicotine-delivery system products, and/or contraband other tobacco products, or be imprisoned not more than one (1) year, or be both fined and imprisoned;

# (2)

For a second or subsequent offense in a twenty-four-month (24) period, fined not more than twenty-five (25) times the retail value of the contraband cigarettes, contraband electronic nicotine-delivery system products, and/or contraband other tobacco products, or be imprisoned not more than three (3) years, or be both fined and imprisoned.

# (b)

When determining the amount of a fine sought or imposed under this section, evidence of mitigating factors, including history, severity, and intent shall be considered.

Amendment history

History of Section. P.L. 1939, ch. 663, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 44-20-35; P.L. 1972, ch. 155, art. 5, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 140, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 246, § 3; P.L. 2007, ch. 250, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 151, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 8, § 15; P.L. 2024, ch. 117, art. 6, § 16, effective January 1, 2025.

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