R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.12-5: Violations.

A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to § 23-24.11-4 shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). In the case of a second and any subsequent violation, the civil penalty shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation.