R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-22-9
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§ 5-22-9. Sunday amusements, performances, and movies in certain cities and towns.
Official statutory text
The city or town councils of Cumberland, Coventry, East Providence, East Greenwich, Hopkinton, Westerly, and Lincoln may authorize the performance for pay or profit of vocal, instrumental, or orchestral entertainments and lectures of an instructive character, the operation of amusement parks, the operation of miniature golf courses, and vaudeville performances of juggling and stage dancing having the approval of the chief of police, and moving picture exhibitions consisting of any pictures that have the approval of the national board of review and the chief of police, on the first day of the week, during any hours of the day that the city or town council determines, in accordance with the provisions of § 5-22-5.
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