§ 12-27-2. Contents of petition.
The proceedings shall be instituted by filing with the court a petition:
(1) Directed against the book, print, picture, films, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballard, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material;
(2) Alleging its obscene nature; and
(3) Listing the names and addresses if known, of the author, publisher, and all other persons interested in its sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution.
History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-2; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications
Section 12-27-1. - Authority of attorney general.
Section 12-27-2. - Contents of petition.
Section 12-27-3. - Court examination — Order of notice.
Section 12-27-4. - Restraining order.
Section 12-27-5. - Parties to hearing.
Section 12-27-6. - Unanswered cases.
Section 12-27-7. - Hearing in answered case.
Section 12-27-8. - Written decision of court.
Section 12-27-9. - Decree in answered case — Automatic vacation of restraining order.