R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-18-16: Penalty for violations.

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300) for each offense. Each day any violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any corporation organized for a purpose authorized by § 7-6-4 or to any individual or organization engaged in providing work of a philanthropic, educational, or therapeutic nature.