Rhode Island § 42-28-45 - State Police
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§ 42-28-45. State Police
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28-45
§ 42-28-45. Solicitation in name of state police.
No person shall solicit money from any individual or business in the name of the Rhode Island state police or any organization that would reasonably appear to be affiliated in any way with the Rhode Island state police or personnel thereof without advance written approval by the superintendent. Any person violating this section shall be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months and/or fined in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 125, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-28-45
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-28-45 cover?
Section 42-28-45 ("State Police") 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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