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Professional sports, except ice polo and hockey, must obtain a license to play games on Sunday.


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TITLE 41
Sports, Racing, and Athletics
CHAPTER 41-6
Athletic Games on Sunday
SECTION 41-6-3

§ 41-6-3 Professional games permissible by license. Professional athletic games, except ice polo and hockey, may be played and held in any city or town on the first day of the week under a license therefor issued by the licensing authorities of the town or city in the manner designated under this chapter; provided, however, that the bureau of licenses of the city of Providence may license ice polo and hockey to be played or held in rinks or other enclosed buildings on the first day of the week.

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