§ 30-12-9. Unlawful wearing of uniform.
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person not an officer or enlisted person of the national guard to wear the duly prescribed uniform of the national guard, or any distinctive part of that uniform, or a uniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part of the duly prescribed uniform of the national guard, except members of the Department of Defense of the United States and the national guard or naval militia of this or any other state, members of associations wholly composed of soldiers, sailors, or marines and air persons honorably discharged from the service of the United States, veterans of the national guard or naval militia, members of the Order of the Sons of Veterans, and such others as may be specially authorized so to do by the governor, or under the laws of the United States, or of this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 220; G.L. 1956, § 30-12-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-12 - General Offenses
Section 30-12-1. - Use of military forces outside state.
Section 30-12-2. - Surrender of person arrested in another state.
Section 30-12-3. - Pursuit into this state by forces of another state.
Section 30-12-4. - Entry into state by armed forces from outside.
Section 30-12-5. - Arrest of trespassers and persons interfering with functions of militia.
Section 30-12-6. - Assault of assembled militia.
Section 30-12-7. - Unauthorized military organizations or parades — Revocation of authority.
Section 30-12-8. - Misappropriation of military property.
Section 30-12-9. - Unlawful wearing of uniform.
Section 30-12-10. - Discrimination because of military service.