RI S3098

Grants the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal jurisdiction to hear first-offense refusals to submit to chemical tests under the Alcohol Boating Safety Act

Shifts second and subsequent chemical test refusal violations to District Court for adults 18 and older, while Family Court retains jurisdiction for minors

First-offense chemical test refusal penalties include a minimum $300 fine, 10-60 hours of community service, and one-year watercraft operating suspension

Second violations within five years carry up to six months imprisonment, minimum $600 fine, and two-year watercraft suspension; third violations within five years carry up to one year imprisonment, minimum $1,000 fine, and three-year suspension

Takes effect immediately upon passage