§ 11-70-1. False representation of military status prohibited — Stolen valor.
(a) A person commits the crime of stolen valor if the person knowingly, with the intent
to obtain money or property:
(1) Fraudulently represents themself to be an active member or veteran of the United States
Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, or Coast Guard, including armed forces
reserves and National Guard, through the unauthorized manufacture, sale, or use of
military regalia or gear, including the wearing of military uniforms, or the use of
falsified military identification, and obtains money or property through su
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§ 11-70-1. False representation of military status prohibited — Stolen valor.
(a) A person commits the crime of stolen valor if the person knowingly, with the intent
to obtain money or property:
(1) Fraudulently represents themself to be an active member or veteran of the United States
Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, or Coast Guard, including armed forces
reserves and National Guard, through the unauthorized manufacture, sale, or use of
military regalia or gear, including the wearing of military uniforms, or the use of
falsified military identification, and obtains money or property through such fraudulent
representation; or
(2) Fraudulently represents himself or herself to be a recipient of the Congressional
Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star,
Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge,
Combat Action Ribbon, or Air Force Combat Action Medal, and obtains money or property
through such fraudulent representation.
(b) A person who commits the crime of stolen valor is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall
be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of one thousand
dollars ($1,000), or both.
(c) Any monies collected pursuant to this chapter shall be forwarded to the office of
the adjutant general to be allocated to the Rhode Island military family relief fund
established pursuant to § 30-3-41.