For the purposes of this chapter, any male person described in § 28-2-1 found in this state shall be deemed a resident, and in any prosecution under this chapter proof that the accused habitually loiters in idleness in streets, roads, depots, poolrooms, saloons, hotels, stores, or other places shall be prima facie evidence of the failure or refusal of the person to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-2-11
Persons deemed residents — Habitual loiterers
P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 28-2-11.
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