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Rhode Island Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | R.I. Gen. Laws §§11-49.1-1 (2000) et seq. |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | Automatic felony First conviction: imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to $5,000 or both; second conviction: imprisonment for 3 to 5 years or fine up to $10,000 or both; third or subsequent conviction: imprisonment for 5 to 10 years or fine of $15,000 minimum or both |
| Who May Prosecute | Any prosecuting authority |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | Criminal statute does not apply to minors seeking to obtain privileges denied to minors |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | Any property used as a means of violating identity theft laws will be seized and forfeited to the state, proceeds to go 20% to Attorney General earmarked for identity theft investigation, 80% to other state/local law enforcement agencies |
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