Rhode Island § 41-6-3 - Athletic Games on Sunday
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§ 41-6-3. Athletic Games on Sunday
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-6-3
§ 41-6-3. Professional games permissible by license.
Professional athletic games, except ice polo and hockey, may be played and held in any city or town on the first day of the week under a license therefor issued by the licensing authorities of the town or city in the manner designated under this chapter; provided, however, that the bureau of licenses of the city of Providence may license ice polo and hockey to be played or held in rinks or other enclosed buildings on the first day of the week.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1724, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 129, § 20; P.L. 1928, ch. 1154, § 3; G.L.
1938, ch. 362, § 20; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2721, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 41-6-3; P.L.
1997, ch. 326, § 149.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 41-6-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 41-6-3 cover?
Section 41-6-3 ("Athletic Games on Sunday") 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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