Pecuniary penalties for deficiencies

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-63-4.8., under Chapter 23-63 Vehicle Tire Storage and Recycling.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-63-4.8.

If any part of the deficiency for which a deficiency determination is made is due to negligence or intentional disregard of the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the determination shall be added thereto. If any part of the deficiency for which a deficiency determination is made is due to fraud or an intent to evade the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the determination shall be added thereto.