§ 20-15-9. Unlawful possession or sale of deer.
It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession any deer, or part of a deer, unless the deer has been taken legally under the provisions of this chapter, or has been imported legally from another state or country. It is unlawful for any person, at any time, to sell, or offer for sale, any deer, or part of a deer, excepting non-edible parts such as heads, hides, or skins, except as provided elsewhere in this title. Possession of each deer, or part of a deer, in violation of this section is considered a separate and distinct offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 20-15-1. - Deer hunting prohibited except as provided.
Section 20-15-2. - Deer permits.
Section 20-15-3. - Permit to landowner to protect property.
Section 20-15-4. - Equipment used by archers.
Section 20-15-5. - Possession of unlawful weapons while hunting.
Section 20-15-6. - Prohibition of hunting by local authorities.
Section 20-15-7. - Deer colliding with vehicles.