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Rhode Island Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Conditional: Rhode Island's only weapons-preemption statute (11-47-58) applies solely to firearms, so no state law preempts local knife ordinances.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Rhode Island's only weapons-preemption statute (11-47-58) applies solely to firearms, so no state law preempts local knife ordinances.

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