§ 41-3-13. Witnesses before division.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have power to summon witnesses before it and to administer oaths or affirmations to the witnesses whenever, in the judgment of the division, it may be necessary for the effectual discharge of its duties; and any person failing to appear before the division at the time and place specified in answer to the summons, or refusing to testify, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by a sentence to the adult correctional institutions for not more than six (6) months, or by a sentence to both a fine and imprisonment, in the judgment of the court. False swearing on the part of any witnesses shall be deemed perjury, and shall be punished as perjury.
History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-13.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Section 41-3-1. - License required for racing.
Section 41-3-2. - Town or city election on establishment of track.
Section 41-3-3. - Classes of licenses.
Section 41-3-4. - Application for license — Action by division.
Section 41-3-5. - Award of dates for Class A racing.
Section 41-3-6. - Renewal of Class A licenses.
Section 41-3-7. - Rebate of license fees.
Section 41-3-8. - Licensing of owners, trainers, jockeys, and other personnel.
Section 41-3-9. - Rules as to betting and track operation — Deputies.
Section 41-3-9.1. - Admittance in stable enclosure.
Section 41-3-10. - Accounting methods.
Section 41-3-11. - Employees of licensees.
Section 41-3-12. - Compelling production of records.
Section 41-3-13. - Witnesses before division.
Section 41-3-14. - Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 41-3-15. - Penalty for unauthorized racing.
Section 41-3-16. - Municipal taxation of tracks.
Section 41-3-17. - Ejection of undesirable persons — Rights of licensee.
Section 41-3-18. - Penalty for refusing to leave.
Section 41-3-19. - Severability.
Section 41-3-20. - Majority of directors of licensee to be residents.