R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-4-4: Penalties for violation of town ordinances.

The town councils of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren may impose penalties for the violation of ordinances and regulations, not exceeding in amount twenty dollars ($20.00) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the towns; provided, however, the penalties are not repugnant to the laws of this state or of the United States.