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title: "Can I refuse a chemical test for marijuana DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "Rhode Island's implied consent law requires you to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if arrested for DUI. Refusing the test results in fines of $200 to $500 for a first refusal and..."
url: https://duiattorneyrhodeisland.com/faq-items/can-i-refuse-a-chemical-test-for-marijuana-dui-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-06-19
modified: 2026-06-19
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Can I refuse a chemical test for marijuana DUI in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's implied consent law requires you to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if arrested for DUI. Refusing the test results in fines of $200 to $500 for a first refusal and a license suspension of 6 months to 1 year. The penalties for refusal are separate from the underlying DUI charge, and Rory can challenge the legality of the refusal consequences in some cases.