# R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-8-6.3: Manufacture or distribution of fraudulent identification cards or licenses to operate a motor vehicle

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T3_C3-8_S3-8-6.3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-8-6.3
- **Heading:** Manufacture or distribution of fraudulent identification cards or licenses to operate a motor vehicle
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3-8 / Section 3-8-6.3

## Text

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture or distribute a fraudulent identification card, as defined in §§ 11-18-20.1 and 3-8-6, or a fraudulent license to operate a motor vehicle.

(b) Each incident of manufacturing or distributing a fraudulent identification card or a fraudulent license to operate a motor vehicle shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.

(c) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a criminal violation and shall be subject to the following:

(1) For a first offense, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500);

(2) For a second offense, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000);

(3) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2000).

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