Rhode Island § 11-63-1 - Use of Theft Detection Devices
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§ 11-63-1. Use of Theft Detection Devices
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-63-1
§ 11-63-1. Unlawful use and/or removal of theft detection shielding devices.
(a) A person commits unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device when he or she knowingly manufactures, sells, offers for sale or distributes in any way a laminated or coated bag or device peculiar to and marketed for shielding and intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic or magnetic theft alarm sensor.
(b) A person commits unlawful possession of a theft detection shielding device when he or she knowingly possesses any laminated or coated bag or device peculiar to and designed for shielding and intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic or magnetic theft alarm sensor, with the intent to commit theft or retail theft.
(c) A person commits unlawful possession of a theft detection device remover when he or she knowingly possesses any tool or device designed to allow the removal of any theft detection device from any merchandise with the intent to use the tool to remove any theft detection device from any merchandise without the permission of the merchant or person owning or holding the merchandise.
(d) A person commits unlawful removal of a theft detection device when he or she intentionally removes the device from merchandise prior to purchase.
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 282, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-63-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-63-1 cover?
Section 11-63-1 ("Use of Theft Detection Devices") 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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