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R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11-1.1. “Hawkers,” “peddlers,” and “door-to-door salespersons” defined — Authority to issue rules and regulations
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(a) For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Door-to-door salespersons” means persons who deliver goods, wares, or merchandise to customers for which payment has already been made or is to be made at the time of delivery; (2) “Hawker” means any person selling or offering for sale any g…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11-11. Sales or offers as separate offenses
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Every individual sale or offer for sale made contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed and construed as a distinct and separate offense, and the person making the sale or offer of sale shall be prosecuted for the offense in the manner subsequently prescribed.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11-12. Arrest of violators — Detention of merchandise
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Any state police officer, any police officer of any city or town who has probable cause to believe a person has violated the provisions of this chapter, and any deputy sheriff, town sergeant, or town constable within his or her precinct who has probable cause to believe a person …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11-13. Recognizance of prosecuting officer
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Any arresting officer named in § 5-11-12, except a state police officer or city or town police officer prosecuting any person complained of under the provisions of this chapter, shall be required to give his or her personal recognizance only for the payment of costs.