Pecuniary penalties for deficiencies

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-44-18.1., under Chapter 44-44 Taxation of Beverage Containers and Hard-To-Dispose Material.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-44-18.1.

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 to this amount. 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 to this amount.