§ 20-13-13 - Restriction on size of weapons and ammunition. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 20-13-13

   § 20-13-13  Restriction on size of weaponsand ammunition. – Whoever uses or has in his or her possession while hunting in this state anyrifle: (a) larger than a twenty-two (22) caliber rim fire rifle; or (b) otherthan a muzzle loading rifle; or (c) other than any shotgun and shells loadedwith ball, bullets, slug; or shot larger than number two (no. 2) shot, shall befined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not exceedingthirty (30) days, or both; provided, however, that from April 1 to September30, both dates inclusive, no center fire rifles larger than .229 caliber may beused during daylight hours; and provided further, that persons hunting waterfowl in a blind or over decoys may use steel shot of size number one (no. 1) orBB.