R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31.1-18: Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or both; provided, that if any person commits a violation after a conviction under this section becomes final, that person shall be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or fined not more than fifteen hundred dollars ($1500), or both.