§ 11-47-57. “Mace” or similar substances.
Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over may carry on his or her person and use, unless otherwise prohibited by law, any non-lethal noxious substance or liquid for his or her protection or the protection of others; however, the use of any non-lethal noxious substance or liquid for any other purpose shall be punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 406, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 11-47-1. - Short title.
Section 11-47-2. - Definitions.
Section 11-47-3. - Carrying dangerous weapons or substances when committing crime of violence.
Section 11-47-3.1. - Carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence.
Section 11-47-3.2. - Using a firearm when committing a crime of violence.
Section 11-47-4. - Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.
Section 11-47-5. - Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited.
Section 11-47-5.1. - Larceny of a firearm.
Section 11-47-5.2. - Possession of a stolen firearm.
Section 11-47-5.3. - Surrender of firearms by persons convicted of domestic violence offenses.
Section 11-47-5.4. - Surrender of firearms after domestic violence offenses.
Section 11-47-6. - Mental incompetents and drug addicts prohibited from possession of firearms.
Section 11-47-7. - Possession of firearm by alien.
Section 11-47-8. - License or permit required for carrying pistol — Other weapons prohibited.
Section 11-47-8.1. - Modification of semi-automatic weapon.
Section 11-47-9. - Persons exempt from restrictions.
Section 11-47-9.1. - Additional exemptions.
Section 11-47-10. - License or permit not required to carry to target range.
Section 11-47-11. - License or permit to carry concealed pistol or revolver.
Section 11-47-12. - License or permit fee.
Section 11-47-13. - Revocation of license or permit.
Section 11-47-14. - Licenses and permits to banks and carriers.
Section 11-47-15. - Proof of ability required for license or permit.
Section 11-47-15.2. - Definitions of law enforcement firing positions.
Section 11-47-15.3. - Commission on law enforcement standards and training.
Section 11-47-16. - Certification of qualification.
Section 11-47-19. - Machine gun manufacturers’ licenses or permits.
Section 11-47-20. - Sale or possession of silencers.
Section 11-47-20.1. - Armor-piercing bullets.
Section 11-47-20.2. - Possession during commission of a felony.
Section 11-47-20.3. - Injury or death of law enforcement officer.
Section 11-47-20.4. - Body armor.
Section 11-47-21. - Restrictions on possession or carrying of explosives or noxious substances.
Section 11-47-22. - Forfeiture and destruction of unlawful firearms.
Section 11-47-23. - False information in securing firearm or license — Straw purchases.
Section 11-47-24. - Alteration of marks of identification on firearms.
Section 11-47-25. - Antique firearms and collections.
Section 11-47-26. - Penalties for violations.
Section 11-47-27. - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 — 11-47-34.
Section 11-47-28. - Arrest and detention for possession of firearms.
Section 11-47-29. - Certification of conviction of alien.
Section 11-47-30. - Transfer or delivery of firearms to minors.
Section 11-47-31. - Sale, transfer or delivery of ammunition to minors.
Section 11-47-32. - Possession of ammunition by minor.
Section 11-47-33. - Possession of firearms by minors.
Section 11-47-34. - [Repealed.]
Section 11-47-35.1. - Persons exempt from § 11-47-35.
Section 11-47-35.2. - Sale of rifles/shotguns.
Section 11-47-35.3. - Annual report on application process administration.
Section 11-47-36. - Purchase of concealable firearms from out of state dealers.
Section 11-47-37. - Sale to minors and others forbidden.
Section 11-47-37.1. - Persons exempt from age restrictions.
Section 11-47-38. - Dealers to be licensed.
Section 11-47-39. - Issuance and conditions of dealer’s license.
Section 11-47-40. - Register of sales of firearms — Display of firearms.
Section 11-47-41. - Government firearm registration prohibited.
Section 11-47-42. - Weapons other than firearms prohibited.
Section 11-47-43. - Collectors and police officers exempt from § 11-47-42.
Section 11-47-44. - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43.
Section 11-47-45. - Arrest and detention for possession of weapon prohibited by § 11-47-42.
Section 11-47-46. - Sections 11-47-42 — 11-47-45 inapplicable to firearms.
Section 11-47-47. - Display of weapons.
Section 11-47-48. - Report of gunshot wounds.
Section 11-47-48.1. - Report of lost or stolen weapons.
Section 11-47-49. - Firing across highways prohibited.
Section 11-47-49.1. - Firing in Blackstone Valley Flood Plain prohibited.
Section 11-47-50. - Firing without landowner’s permission — Firing in compact area.
Section 11-47-51. - Loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles and roadways.
Section 11-47-52. - Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs.
Section 11-47-53. - Limitation of prosecutions under §§ 11-47-49 — 11-47-52 — Fines.
Section 11-47-54. - Licensing of shooting galleries.
Section 11-47-55. - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 11-47-56. - Constitutionality.
Section 11-47-57. - “Mace” or similar substances.
Section 11-47-58. - Firearms — State preemption.
Section 11-47-59. - Possession of knife during commission of crime.
Section 11-47-60. - Possession of firearms on school grounds.
Section 11-47-60.1. - Safe storage.
Section 11-47-60.2. - Possession of weapons on school grounds — Notification.
Section 11-47-60.3. - Trigger lock required.
Section 11-47-61. - Drive-by shootings.
Section 11-47-62. - Rifle ranges — Immunity from prosecution — Criminal or civil.