Section 216-RICR-20-10-3.12 - Penalties for ViolationsA. Fraudulent representation to a law enforcement official of any fact or circumstance relating to the medical use of marijuana to avoid arrest or prosecution shall be punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) which shall be in addition to any other penalties that may apply for making a false statement for the non-medical use of marijuana.B. If a patient cardholder, primary caregiver cardholder or authorized purchaser cardholder willfully violates any provision of the Act or these Regulations, as determined by the Department of Health, his or her registry identification card may be revoked.C. A patient cardholder who fails to notify the Department of Health of any changes required pursuant to § 3.6.1(A) of this Part shall be responsible for a civil infraction, punishable by a fine of no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150).D. A primary caregiver cardholder or authorized purchaser cardholder, who fails to notify the Department of Health of any changes required pursuant to § 3.6.1(A) of this Part shall be responsible for a civil infraction, punishable by a fine of no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150).E. The registry identification card shall be revoked and shall not be reissued for any cardholder who is convicted of; placed on probation; whose case is filed pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-12 where the defendant pleads nolo contendere; or whose case is deferred pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-19 where the defendant pleads nolo contendere for any felony offense under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-28 ("Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act") or a similar offense from any other jurisdiction.F. A cardholder shall be subject to arrest and prosecution under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-28 if he or she exceeds the possession limits set forth in § 3.4.5 of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-3.12
Amended effective 8/16/2020