R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27-9. Penalties for violations.

Persons convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter shall be punished:

(1) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months or by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense;

(2) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for the second offense; and

(3) By a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a third or subsequent offense.