Rhode Island § 20-15-5 § 20-15-5. Possession of unlawful weapons while hunting.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-15-5 — § 20-15-5. Possession of unlawful weapons while hunting.

Rhode Island·Title 20 Fish and Wildlife·Ch. 20-15 Deer Hunting

§ 20-15-5. Possession of unlawful weapons while hunting.
No person shall use, or have in his or her possession, while hunting for deer, pistols,
            guns, or other firearms, spear guns, crossbows, explosive points, poisonous or barbed
            points, or any other projectile, propelled by any means, capable of carrying or injecting
            any incapacitating drug or chemical; provided, however, that a duly licensed person
            may hunt for deer by shotgun, muzzle-loading rifle, long bow (straight limb, reflex,
            recurve, or compound bow) or crossbow. Possession of any deer showing evidence that
            it was taken with a prohibited device shall be a violation of this section. Upon co

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§ 20-15-5. Possession of unlawful weapons while hunting.

No person shall use, or have in his or her possession, while hunting for deer, pistols, guns, or other firearms, spear guns, crossbows, explosive points, poisonous or barbed points, or any other projectile, propelled by any means, capable of carrying or injecting any incapacitating drug or chemical; provided, however, that a duly licensed person may hunt for deer by shotgun, muzzle-loading rifle, long bow (straight limb, reflex, recurve, or compound bow) or crossbow. Possession of any deer showing evidence that it was taken with a prohibited device shall be a violation of this section. Upon conviction of a violation of any provision of this section, any weapons, guns, or ammunition shall be forfeited to the state.

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