Every person who shall challenge another to fight a duel with any dangerous weapon, to the hazard of life, and every person who shall accept a challenge to fight such duel, although no duel be fought, shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven (7) years nor less than one year.
Challenging or accepting challenge to duel
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-2., under Chapter 11-12 Dueling and Fighting.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-2.