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Rhode Island General Laws Title 6. Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions § 6-11.2-8. Holding period for property acquired by licensee

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep, for a period of three (3) days, and shall immediately notify the police department of the following property purchased or received consisting of brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, stainless steel, and/or wrought iron:

(1) Statues and sculptures;

(2) Weathervanes;

(3) Downspouts;

(4) Handrails;

(5) Decorative fencing;

(6) Grave markers, sculptures, plaques and vases, the appearance of which suggest that the articles have been obtained from a cemetery;  and

(7) Beer kegs.

(b) During said holding period, property shall be kept separate and distinct and shall not be disfigured or treated in any manner to alter or destroy its identity.

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