Rhode Island § 5-23-5 - Holiday Business
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-23-5 — Holiday Business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-23-5. Holiday Business
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-23-5
§ 5-23-5. Place of operation — Delivery carts.
The license shall not authorize any sale, rental, or operation at any place not specified in the license. The license is deemed to include permission to deliver by means of or sell from any cart or other vehicle, ice, milk, or newspapers; provided the number of carts or vehicles to be used for that purpose shall be specified in the license and there shall be displayed on each cart or vehicle while in that use any evidence that the city or town council prescribes that it is being used pursuant to that license.
History of Section.
P.L. 1930, ch. 1566, § 3; P.L. 1930, ch. 1566, § 4; P.L. 1932, ch. 1875, § 1; G.L.
1938, ch. 403, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-23-5; P.L. 1976, ch. 169, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-23-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-23-5 cover?
Section 5-23-5 ("Holiday Business") 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 § 5-23-5?
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