§ 28-2-3. Inability to find work as defense.
In no case shall the claim by the accused of his inability to obtain work or employment be a defense to a prosecution under this chapter, unless it is proven that the accused promptly notified the director of labor and training of his inability to obtain employment, requested that work or employment be found for him, that the employment was not furnished, and he holds a certificate from the director of labor and training, or his or her duly authorized subordinate, that the application has been made.
History of Section.P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 28-2-3.
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.