What is the penalty for refusing a chemical breath test in Rhode Island?

A first chemical test refusal under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2.1 carries license suspension of 6 to 12 months, a fine of $200 to $500, a $500 highway safety assessment, a $200 Department of Health chemical testing assessment, 10 to 60 hours of mandatory community restitution, and required attendance at the Driving While Intoxicated course. A second refusal within ten years is a misdemeanor with a $600 to $1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, and a one-to-two-year suspension.