Section 250-RICR-40-00-2.11 - PenaltiesA. If the Department finds that that the owner or operator of a Covered Farm has failed to register pursuant to the Act, incorporated above at § 2.2 of this Part, and these regulations, the Department may assess a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).B. If the Department finds that the owner or operator of a farm subject to the Act, incorporated above at § 2.2 of this Part, or these regulations cultivates, grows, harvests, handles, or stores produce in this State in violation of the requirements of the Act, incorporated above at § 2.2 of this Part, and these regulations, the Department may assess a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per day. Each day that the violation continues to exist shall be deemed a new violation.C. In addition to a civil penalty, the Department may suspend, revoke, deny or refuse to renew any registration required, or certificate issued pursuant to the Act, incorporated above at § 2.2 of this Part, and these regulations.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-00-2.11
Adopted effective 6/22/2020