Rhode Island § 3-4-8 - Transportation of Beverages
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§ 3-4-8. Transportation of Beverages
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-4-8
§ 3-4-8. Unlawful sale and shipment.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person in the business of selling intoxicating beverages in another state or country to ship or cause to be shipped any intoxicating beverage directly to any Rhode Island resident who does not hold a valid wholesaler license issued by the State of Rhode Island. The foregoing shall not apply to any order for intoxicating beverages personally placed by the purchaser at the manufacturer’s premises, for shipment to an address in Rhode Island for nonbusiness purpose. Any shipment of intoxicating beverages pursuant to this section shall contain the language: “Contains Alcohol, Adult Signature (over 21) Required for Delivery.”
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall, for the first offense, be mailed a certified letter by the department ordering that person to cease and desist any shipment of intoxicating beverages to Rhode Island residents and for each subsequent offense shall be fined one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 314, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 311, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-4-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-4-8 cover?
Section 3-4-8 ("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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