Rhode Island General Laws Title 11. Criminal Offenses § 11-15-4. Use of state emblems for commercial purposes

No person, firm, or corporation shall use the state seal, the state coat of arms, or a facsimile or imitation of them, for commercial purposes. The use of state seal, the state coat of arms, or a facsimile or imitation of them as a portion of any letterhead, or in any advertisement, creates a presumption that the use is for commercial purposes. Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).