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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-11-5 (2026)

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Every person who shall be guilty of profane swearing and cursing shall be fined not exceeding five dollars ($5.00).

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Cited in 2 cases, 1978–1978 · leading case: State v. Authelet, 385 A.2d 642 (R.I. 1978).
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State v. Authelet, 385 A.2d 642 (R.I. 1978). · cites it 12× “1956 (1969 Reenactment) § 11-11-5, which provides: "Every person who shall be guilty of profane swearing and cursing shall be fined not exceeding five dollars ($5.”
State v. Authelet, 385 A.2d 642 (R.I. 1978). · cites it 12× “1956 (1969 Reenactment) §11-11-5, which provides: “Every person who shall be guilty of profane swearing and cursing shall be fined not exceeding five dollars ($5.”
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