2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 45 - Towns and cities
Chapter 45-6 - Ordinances
Section 45-6-3 - Ordinances to punish indecent intoxication.
§ 45-6-3. Ordinances to punish indecent intoxication.
The several towns and cities in this state are authorized and empowered to make and ordain any ordinances, not repugnant to the constitution and laws of this state or of the United States, that they deem necessary to prevent and punish indecent intoxication in those towns and cities; and may impose penalties for the violation of those ordinances and regulations, not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00), or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, to be prosecuted by some officer appointed for that purpose and to be recovered to the use of the town or city.
History of Section.
(G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 23; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 45-6-3.)
