R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.4-14: Penalty for operation of unlicensed assisted living residence.

Any person establishing, conducting, managing, or operating an assisted living residence for adults without a license under this chapter or who shall operate the facility after revocation or suspension of a license or after an order to curtail any or all activities, shall be liable to a penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day of operation in violation.