Rhode Island § 11-47-23 - Weapons
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 11-47-23 — Weapons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-47-23. Weapons
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-23
§ 11-47-23. False information in securing firearm or license — Straw purchases.
(a) No person shall, in purchasing or otherwise securing delivery of a shotgun, rifle, pistol, or revolver, or in applying for a license or permit to carry it, give false information or offer false evidence of his or her identity.
(b) No person shall knowingly purchase or otherwise obtain a shotgun, rifle, pistol, or revolver on behalf of another person, or transfer a shotgun, rifle, pistol, or revolver to another person, whom the transferor knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law.
(c) A first violation of the provisions of this section may be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, or both. A second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this section may be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, or both.
History of Section.
P.L. 1927, ch. 1025, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 404, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 11-47-17; G.L.,
§ 11-47-23; P.L. 1959, ch. 75, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 37, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 300, §
1; P.L. 2013, ch. 455, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 464, § 3; P.L. 2021, ch. 339, § 1, effective
July 12, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 340, § 1, effective July 12, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-47-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-47-23 cover?
Section 11-47-23 ("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 § 11-47-23?
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