§ 23-11-1. Diseases declared contagious — Exposure of another to infection.
Sexually transmitted diseases shall include, but not be limited to, syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, and lymphogranuloma venereum and other diseases that the director of health may by regulation determine to constitute a sexually transmitted disease. Sexually transmitted diseases are declared to be contagious, infectious, communicable, and dangerous to the public health. It shall be unlawful for anyone knowingly, while in the infectious condition with these diseases, or any of them, to expose another person to infection. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisoned for not more than three (3) months.
History of Section.P.L. 1921, ch. 2081, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 163, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 257, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-11-1; P.L. 1967, ch. 58, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 246, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 436, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-11 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Section 23-11-1. - Diseases declared contagious — Exposure of another to infection.
Section 23-11-3. - Compulsory treatment of infected persons.
Section 23-11-4. - State laboratory facilities and treatment.
Section 23-11-5. - Reports of cases by public and private institutions.
Section 23-11-6. - Reports by physicians.
Section 23-11-7. - Penalty for failure to report.
Section 23-11-8. - Blood test of pregnant women.
Section 23-11-10. - Investigation of suspected cases and sources.
Section 23-11-11. - Power to examine suspected cases — Right of suspect to own physician.
Section 23-11-12. - Refusal to submit to examination.
Section 23-11-13. - Appropriations and disbursements.
Section 23-11-14. - Reports by public and private laboratories.
Section 23-11-15. - Report not violation of physician-patient relationship.
Section 23-11-16. - Violations — Penalties.
Section 23-11-17. - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing.
Section 23-11-18. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-11-19. - Exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes.