Rhode Island § 11-19-41 - Gambling and Lotteries
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§ 11-19-41. Gambling and Lotteries
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-19-41
§ 11-19-41. Police regulation of bingo and permitted games of chance.
The division of state police shall have the power and authority to license, regulate, supervise and exercise general control over the operation of bingo and permitted games of chance including, but not limited to, the conduct of permitted games of chance, the distribution of prizes, and the use and licensing of equipment specifically designed to be utilized to conduct bingo and permitted games of chance, as well as the licensing of persons, firms, corporations in the business of the sale and rental of equipment concerning bingo and permitted games of chance. The Rhode Island state police shall have the power and authority to investigate as to the direct or indirect ownership or control of any licenses and to revoke or suspend any license for just cause after a hearing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 188, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 84, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-19-41 cover?
Section 11-19-41 ("Gambling and Lotteries") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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