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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - DUELING AND FIGHTING

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Edwards, Canario, Filippi, Maldonado, and Hull

     Date Introduced: January 24, 2018

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 11-12-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-12 entitled "Dueling

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and Fighting" is hereby repealed.

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     11-12-1. Engaging in duel.

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     Every person who shall voluntarily engage in a duel with any dangerous weapon, to the

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hazard of life, shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven (7) years nor less than one year.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - DUELING AND FIGHTING

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     This act would repeal ยง 11-12-1 of the general laws that prohibits engaging in a duel with

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a dangerous weapon.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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