Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-19-41 (2026)

Police regulation of bingo and permitted games of chance

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The division of state police shall have the power and authority to license, regulate, supervise and exercise general control over the operation of bingo and permitted games of chance including, but not limited to, the conduct of permitted games of chance, the distribution of prizes, and the use and licensing of equipment specifically designed to be utilized to conduct bingo and permitted games of chance, as well as the licensing of persons, firms, corporations in the business of the sale and rental of equipment concerning bingo and permitted games of chance. The Rhode Island state police shall have the power and authority to investigate as to the direct or indirect ownership or control of any licenses and to revoke or suspend any license for just cause after a hearing.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1985–1985 · leading case: Allendale Leasing, Inc. v. Stone, 614 F. Supp. 1440 (D.R.I. 1985).
Allendale Leasing, Inc. v. Stone, 614 F. Supp. 1440 (D.R.I. 1985). “§ 11-19-40 and § 11-19-41. B. The Rhode Island Statute The Bingo statute currently under attack by the plaintiffs was enacted by the Rhode Island Legislature in 1984.”
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