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2022 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-47 - Weapons
Section 11-47-57. - “Mace” or similar substances.
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RI Gen L § 11-47-57. (2022)
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§ 11-47-57. “Mace” 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).
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 406, § 1.
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