250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-3.14
Any willful, and unjustified refusal of right of entry and inspection to Department personnel acting pursuant to an administrative inspection warrant, shall constitute a contempt of court and shall subject the refusing party to sanctions, which in the issuing court's discretion may result in up to six (6) months imprisonment and/or a monetary fine up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), per refusal pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-2(20)(ii)(D). In the event that a person attempts to prevent or obstruct the performance of an inspection authorized pursuant to a court-issued administrative inspection warrant or threatens the safety of the inspector, the inspector should immediately contact a supervisor and/or DEM's Division of Law Enforcement, State or local police for assistance in executing the warrant. An inspector should not attempt to forcibly compel a person to submit to execution of an administrative inspection warrant without the assistance of law enforcement personnel.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-3.14