Section 250-RICR-40-20-13.8 - PenaltiesA. Any authorized user whose license to purchase, sell and/or donate seafood products in Rhode Island is deemed or rendered invalid by any Federal, State, or municipal authority shall be prohibited from using the brand for any purpose until such time as the license is deemed or rendered valid.B. Any authorized user convicted of a violation of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 23-1 or 21-31 pertaining to the mislabeling of marine species, or any Rule or Regulation promulgated by the Department of Health pursuant thereto, may be subject to enforcement action and/or penalty imposed by the Department of Health.C. Any authorized user, found to have improperly used the brand, in violation of any of the provisions of these Regulations, shall be subject to the following penalties: 1. First (1st) violation - up to thirty (30) days suspension of the authorization to use the brand;2. Second (2nd) violation - up to ninety (90) days suspension of the authorization to use the brand;3. Third (3rd) violation - up to three hundred sixty-five (365) days suspension of the authorization to use the brand; and,4. Fourth (4th) and successive violations - revocation of the authorization to use the brand.D. Pursuant to this subsection, an incident involving improper use of the brand shall be considered a single violation, regardless of the extent of the incident, including the quantities involved.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-20-13.8
Amended effective 6/8/2022