§ 5-11-12 - Arrest of violators – Detention of merchandise. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-11-12

   § 5-11-12  Arrest of violators –Detention of merchandise. – Any state police officer, any police officer of any city or town who hasprobable cause to believe a person has violated the provisions of this chapter,and any sheriff, deputy sheriff, town sergeant, or constable within his or herprecinct who has probable cause to believe a person has violated the provisionsof this chapter, may arrest that person, and may also detain any goods, wares,or other merchandise which the arrested person has with him or her at the timeof his or her arrest, for the purpose of hawking and peddling; and thearresting officer detaining the goods, wares, or merchandise shall be allowed areasonable compensation for the safekeeping and care of the merchandise andproperty, to be taxed in the costs of prosecution and conviction for theoffense.