# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-4: Penalty for unlawful business

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-4
- **Heading:** Penalty for unlawful business
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-2 / Section 27-2-4

## Text

Any company, officer, or insurance producer violating any of the provisions of § 27-2-3 shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-1 § 27-2-1. Compliance by foreign insurance companies required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-1.1 § 27-2-1.1. Telephone number €” Toll-free or collect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-2 § 27-2-2. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-3 § 27-2-3. Reciprocal privileges of nonresident insurance producers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-4 § 27-2-4. Penalty for unlawful business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-5 § 27-2-5. Minimum capital and surplus requirements €” Maximum amount of single risk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-6 § 27-2-6. Certificate of deposit for benefit of policyholders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-6.1 § 27-2-6.1. Special deposit for benefit of policyholders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-7 § 27-2-7. Charter to be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-8 § 27-2-8. Statement as to type of company, investments, and risks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-9 § 27-2-9. Statement as to capital, assets, and investments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-10 § 27-2-10. Filing of accident and health policy forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-11 § 27-2-11. License required €” Expiration date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-2-12 § 27-2-12. Review of refusal to issue or renew license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-2_S27-2-12.md)

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