Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 24-3 > § 24-3-31 Rhode Island General Laws 24-3-31. Islands exempt from provisions Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Hope, Patience, and Hog Islands are exempted from the operation of § 24-3-23 — § 24-3-30 and § 24-5-1 — § 24-5-27. History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 72, § 36; G.L. 1909, ch. 83, § 36; G.L. 1923, ch. 96, § 35; G.L. 1938, ch. 73, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 24-3-31. Previous sectionNext section Chapter 24-3 Contents