Rhode Island § 11-47-20 - Weapons
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§ 11-47-20. Weapons
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-20
§ 11-47-20. Sale or possession of silencers.
It shall be unlawful within this state to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess any muffler, silencer, or device for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm when discharged; provided, however, that law enforcement officers utilizing said devices while acting within the scope of their official duties, as tactical teams and under the direct supervision of the police chief or the colonel of the state police or their designee, shall not be in violation of this section. Violations of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year and one day.
History of Section.
P.L. 1927, ch. 1052, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 404, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 11-47-14; G.L. 1956,
§ 11-47-20; P.L. 1959, ch. 75, § 1; P.L. 2024, ch. 320, § 1, effective June 25, 2024;
P.L. 2024, ch. 321, § 1, effective June 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-47-20
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-47-20 cover?
Section 11-47-20 ("Weapons") 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 § 11-47-20?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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