Rhode Island § 41-6-2 - Athletic Games on Sunday
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§ 41-6-2. Athletic Games on Sunday
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-6-2
§ 41-6-2. Authorization of amateur games.
The licensing authorities of any town or city may authorize amateur athletic games to be played or held in a town or city between the hours of noon and six o’clock (6:00) in the afternoon of the first day of the week upon such premises and subject to such rules and regulations for the preservation of good order and the prevention of disturbances, as the licensing authorities may prescribe and determine in their discretion.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1724, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 129, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 362, § 19; G.L.
1956, § 41-6-2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 41-6-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 41-6-2 cover?
Section 41-6-2 ("Athletic Games on Sunday") 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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