R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-17-7: Obstructions — Violations.

Any person who wilfully resists or obstructs either the chief entomologist or any official of a city or town, or a servant or agent appointed by the chief entomologist or by any other officials, while lawfully engaged in the execution of the purposes of §§ 2-17-1 — 2-17-8 or who violates the provisions of § 2-17-5, is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.