Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-20-1.1: Mutilation of dead human bodies — Penalties — Exemptions
What this law says, in plain English
A person who dissects or mutilates a dead human body commits a felony punishable by up to three years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine, with exemptions for authorized medical, funeral, and research purposes.
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