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Any person who is involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of the accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself or herself before notifying the proper authorities or obtaining assistance, knowing that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 41. Sports, Racing, and Athletics § 41-8-3. Leaving the scene of an accident - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-41-sports-racing-and-athletics/ri-gen-laws-sect-41-8-3/
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