Rhode Island § 6-17-2 - Bucket Shops
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§ 6-17-2. Bucket Shops
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-17-2
§ 6-17-2. Penalties for violations.
Any person who makes or offers to make any contract defined in § 6-17-1, or who is the keeper of any bucket shop, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than one year. Any person who shall be convicted of a second offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years. The continuing of the keeping of a bucket shop, by any person, after the first conviction, shall be deemed a second offense under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1908, ch. 1565, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 353, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 406, § 2; G.L. 1938,
ch. 614, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 6-17-2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-17-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-17-2 cover?
Section 6-17-2 ("Bucket Shops") 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 § 6-17-2?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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