The bill amends Section 45-6-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-6, which is entitled "Ordinances." The amendment allows town and city councils to impose penalties for ordinance violations. The key change in the bill is the increase in the maximum monetary penalty for such violations. Previously, the law capped fines at five hundred dollars ($500), but the new amendment raises this limit to one thousand dollars ($1,000). Additionally, the bill maintains the possibility of imposing imprisonment for up to thirty (30) days, restitution in cases of property damage or personal injury up to twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500), and/or community restitution for a not-for-profit entity for no more than fifty (50) hours for any one offense.

The explanation provided by the Legislative Council clarifies that the purpose of the act is to enable town and city councils to impose higher penalties for ordinance and regulation violations, with the new maximum fine set at one thousand dollars ($1,000). The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8208: 45-6-2