Rhode Island § 11-48-2 - Substances Releasing Toxic Vapors
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§ 11-48-2. Substances Releasing Toxic Vapors
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-48-2
§ 11-48-2. Sale, possession, and use.
No person shall intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses or nervous system, nor possess, buy, or sell any substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this chapter; provided, that this chapter shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 25, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-48-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-48-2 cover?
Section 11-48-2 ("Substances Releasing Toxic Vapors") 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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