Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-48-3: Offenses committed
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a felony by knowingly owning, operating, or conducting a chop shop; transporting vehicles or parts to/from a chop shop; or buying, selling, or receiving vehicles or parts from a chop shop. Conviction carries up to 5 years imprisonment and fines between $2,000–$50,000 per offense.
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