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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-139.1-1. Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-139.1-10. Failure to register — Complaints
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(a) On the secretary’s own motion or the sworn complaint of any person under the pains and penalty of perjury, the secretary may initiate a preliminary investigation into the activities of any person who has allegedly been engaged in lobbying without registration or who may be in…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-139.1-11. Duties and powers of the secretary
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The secretary shall have the authority to perform any duties that are necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the secretary is authorized and empowered to: (1) Develop forms for the required lobbying reports. (2) De…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-139.1-12. Penalties
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Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to the civil penalties provided herein, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and/or imprisonment for no longer than one year…