R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-17-3
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§ 5-17-3. False information to movers.
Official statutory text
It is unlawful for any other person, firm, or corporation procuring the removal of any of the property described in this chapter to give false information to the owner or operator of any vehicle employed to haul that property, or to willfully deceive him or her as to that property.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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