Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-22-20 (2026)

Penalty for shows where unlicensed liquors sold

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Whoever offers to view, sets up, sets on foot, maintains, or carries on a theatrical exhibition, public show, concert or dance-hall exhibition of any description, at which lager beer or other intoxicating liquors are sold, or exposed for sale with his or her consent, except as provided in title 3, shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1970–1970 · leading case: Chernov Enter., Inc. v. Scuncio, 268 A.2d 424 (R.I. 1970).
Chernov Enter., Inc. v. Scuncio, 268 A.2d 424 (R.I. 1970). “) (§5-22-20.) Title 3 is the legislation which pertains to alcoholic beverages.”
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