R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-5-17
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§ 5-5-17. Licensee business procedures.
Official statutory text
Any licensee shall, on notice from the local licensing authority, discontinue any advertising or the use of any advertisement, seal, or card that, in the opinion of the local licensing authority, tends to mislead the public. Failure to comply with that order of the local licensing authority shall be cause for revocation of the license.
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