Rhode Island § 3-4-6 - Transportation of Beverages
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§ 3-4-6. Transportation of Beverages
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-4-6
§ 3-4-6. Penalty for carrying beverages for unlawful sale.
Every express carrier, common carrier, or other person who, for the purpose of carrying to any other person, receives any beverage which has been sold or is intended for sale in violation of this title, having reasonable cause to believe that the beverage has been, or is intended to be sold, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and may be prosecuted for this violation in the city or town where the beverage has been received, or in any city or town through or into which it has been carried.
History of Section.
P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 47; G.L. 1938, ch. 170, § 7; P.L. 1976, ch. 180, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-4-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-4-6 cover?
Section 3-4-6 ("Transportation of Beverages") 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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