§ 20-13-13. Restriction on size of weapons and ammunition.
Whoever uses or has in his or her possession while hunting in this state any rifle: (a) larger than a twenty-two (22) caliber rim fire rifle; or (b) other than a muzzle loading rifle; or (c) other than any shotgun and shells loaded with ball, bullets, slug; or shot larger than number two (no. 2) shot, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both; provided, however, that from April 1 to September 30, both dates inclusive, no center fire rifles larger than .229 caliber may be used during daylight hours; and provided further, that persons hunting water fowl in a blind or over decoys may use steel shot of size number one (no. 1) or BB.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3; P.L. 1984, ch. 417, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 364, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 81, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 91, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-13 - Hunting and Hunting Safety
Section 20-13-1. - License required — Hunting on own land.
Section 20-13-2. - Safety instruction — Certificate of competency — Liability.
Section 20-13-2.1. - Availability of safety instruction.
Section 20-13-3. - Appeal of refusal of certificate.
Section 20-13-4. - Certificate of competency required for initial license.
Section 20-13-5. - Issuance of licenses.
Section 20-13-6. - Export privileges of nonresident licensees.
Section 20-13-7. - Shooting in proximity to occupied buildings.
Section 20-13-8. - Loaded weapons in vehicles.
Section 20-13-9. - Hunting along or across highways.
Section 20-13-10. - Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs.
Section 20-13-11. - Maximum size of hunting parties.
Section 20-13-12. - Reports of hunting injuries.
Section 20-13-13. - Restriction on size of weapons and ammunition.
Section 20-13-14. - Sale of game prohibited.
Section 20-13-15. - Failure to render assistance to injured person.
Section 20-13-16. - Harassment of hunters, trappers, and fishers prohibited.