§ 28-2-11. Persons deemed residents — Habitual loiterers.
For the purposes of this chapter, any male person described in § 28-2-1 found in this state shall be deemed a resident, and in any prosecution under this chapter proof that the accused habitually loiters in idleness in streets, roads, depots, poolrooms, saloons, hotels, stores, or other places shall be prima facie evidence of the failure or refusal of the person to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 28-2-11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-2 - Duty to Work in Time of War
Section 28-2-1. - Duty to work — Proclamation of governor — Penalty.
Section 28-2-2. - Possession of property or income not defense.
Section 28-2-3. - Inability to find work as defense.
Section 28-2-4. - Assignment to work of persons unable to find work.
Section 28-2-5. - Compensation of persons assigned to work.
Section 28-2-6. - Penalty for failure to do assigned work.
Section 28-2-7. - Rules and regulations for assignment — Circumstances to be considered.
Section 28-2-8. - Duty of law enforcement officers to seek unemployed persons.
Section 28-2-9. - Employment of personnel — Assistance by other agencies.
Section 28-2-10. - Exemption of temporarily unemployed and students.
Section 28-2-11. - Persons deemed residents — Habitual loiterers.