Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-47-57 — § 11-47-57. "Maceâ€� or similar substances.

Rhode Island § 11-47-57
JurisdictionRhode Island
Title 11Criminal Offenses
Ch. 11-47Weapons

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-57 (2026).

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§ 11-47-57. "Maceâ€� or similar substances.

Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over may carry on his or her person and use, unless otherwise prohibited by law, any non-lethal noxious substance or liquid for his or her protection or the protection of others; however, the use of any non-lethal noxious substance or liquid for any other purpose shall be punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

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Legislative History

P.L. 1981, ch. 406, § 1.

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