Title 20
Fish and Wildlife

Chapter 15
Deer Hunting

R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-15-7

§ 20-15-7. Deer colliding with vehicles.

The owner of any vehicle that has been substantially damaged by collision with a deer shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after the collision, report the accident to a conservation officer. The officer shall investigate, and if he or she finds the damage has been done as alleged, the officer shall give a certificate to the person entitling the person to ownership of the deer carcass to be possessed and consumed only with the immediate family of the owner of the vehicle.

History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.