Section 250-RICR-140-20-3.17 - Enforcement/PenaltiesA. The Director shall assess all penalties for violation of these regulations in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.9-16 (The Mercury Education and Reduction Act), R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-17.1 (The Department of Environmental Management), R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-17.6 (Administrative Penalties for Environmental Violations) and the "Rules and Regulations for Assessment of Administrative Penalties", Part 130-00-1 of this Title.B. Effective July 1, 2005, a violation of any of the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.9 or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable, in the case of a first violation, by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). In the case of a second and any further violations, the liability shall be for a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-3.17