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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 40 - Human Services » Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children » Section 40-11-3.2. – False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

§ 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Any person who knowingly and willfully makes, or causes to be made, to the department a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 156, § 1.