Section 11-41-34 - Fraud against the department of human services(a) The following establishments and/or retail outlets are prohibited from accepting electronic benefit transfer cards issued by the department of human services: (2) Casinos or at facilities that conduct casino gaming as defined in chapter 61.2 of title 42;(3) Gambling facilities as defined by chapter 9 of title 41;(4) Retail establishments that provide adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment as defined in the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 608(a).(b) A store owner who knowingly allows a prohibited, electronic-benefit transaction in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for a first offense; by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a second offense; and for a third, or subsequent, offense shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(c) In addition to the penalties imposed by subsection (b), the department of human services is further authorized to suspend and/or revoke any license necessary to conduct business.R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-34
Added by 2016 Pub. Laws, ch. 499,§ 2, eff. 7/19/2016.Added by 2016 Pub. Laws, ch. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/9/2016.