Rhode Island: It is a misdemeanor to use state emblems for commercial purposes. A ban on publicly mutilating, defacing or trampling on the American flag was repealed.
Penalty: A fine of up to $500.
Source: 11-15-4
Analysis:
Rhode Island is one of the few states to limit "misuse" of the American flag to purely commercial purposes. A ban on defacing the American flag used to exist, but apparently doesn't anymore.
More:
- Overview of State Laws on Flag Abuse, Burning, Desecration
- Index of State Laws on Flag Abuse, Burning, Desecration
