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2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-12 - Dueling and Fighting
Section 11-12-1 - Engaging in duel.
RI Gen L § 11-12-1 (2014) What's This?
§ 11-12-1 Engaging in duel. – Every person who shall voluntarily engage in a duel with any dangerous weapon, to the hazard of life, shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven (7) years nor less than one year.
History of Section.
(G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 11-12-1.)
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