Rhode Island § 47-3-3 - Criminal Offenses
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§ 47-3-3. Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 47-3-3
§ 47-3-3. Giving false or insufficient weight or measure.
Whoever, himself or herself or by his or her servant or agent or as the servant or agent of another person, is guilty of giving false or insufficient weight or measure shall, for the first offense, be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00); for a second offense, by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200); and for a subsequent offense, by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days, except for those offenses for which penalties are provided in § 47-3-3.1.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 167, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 194, § 17; P.L. 1912, ch. 832, § 1; G.L.
1923, ch. 221, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 407,§ 16; G.L. 1956, § 47-3-3; P.L. 1983, ch.
266, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 47-3-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 47-3-3 cover?
Section 47-3-3 ("Criminal Offenses") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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