R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.9-9: Penalties for violations.

It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and/or by imprisonment for not more than one year for any person to:

(1) Obtain his or her certification or registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;

(2) Practice as a nursing assistant under cover of any certification or registration illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued;

(3) Practice as a nursing assistant during the time his or her certification or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be suspended or revoked; or

(4) Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter.