§ R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-26-3Petty misdemeanors.

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Every person who is convicted of any offense under this title which has been classified by the general assembly as a petty misdemeanor shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both.

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