Rhode Island § 5-18-1 - Outdoor Advertising
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-18-1 — Outdoor Advertising, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-18-1. Outdoor Advertising
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-18-1
§ 5-18-1. Advertising subject to chapter.
The term “outdoor advertising,” as used in this chapter, applies only to all advertising displayed to attract the attention of persons on any public highway, or while in the vehicle of any common carrier, or in any station of a common carrier, or while in any public building, public park, public grounds, or other public places, whether the advertising by means of printing, writing, picture, or a combination of those, and whatever may be the means of display, except that it does not include advertising located upon private property and relating exclusively to the business conducted on that property or the sale or rental of the property, or advertising in or upon the cars and stations of any common carrier.
History of Section.
P.L. 1910, ch. 542, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 121, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 375, § 1; G.L. 1956,
§ 5-18-1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-18-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-18-1 cover?
Section 5-18-1 ("Outdoor Advertising") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 5-18-1?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 5-18-1 apply to my situation?
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