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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 11 - Criminal Offenses » Chapter 11-35.1 - Theft of Telecommunication Services

Section 11-35.1-1. – Definitions.

§ 11-35.1-1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device” means to design, produce, assemble, duplicate, modify, alter, program or reprogram a telecommunication device that: (i) Duplicates the identity of an authorized telecommunication service used for sale and distribution without the consent of the telecommunication service provider; or (ii) […]

Section 11-35.1-2. – Criminal offense.

§ 11-35.1-2. Criminal offense. (a) A criminal offense is committed by: (1) Any person who intentionally obtains or attempts to obtain telecommunication service by the use of an unlawful telecommunication device. (2) Any person who makes, distributes, possesses or assembles an unlawful telecommunication device, or plans or instructions for making the same, under circumstances evidencing […]

Section 11-35.1-3. – Civil actions.

§ 11-35.1-3. Civil actions. Any person aggrieved by acts constituting a violation of § 11-35.1-2 may bring a civil action in the superior court for the judicial district where the violation occurred for relief including a temporary or permanent injunction and damages. In addition to any other relief, the court may, in its discretion, award […]

Section 11-35.1-4. – Penalties.

§ 11-35.1-4. Penalties. A person who commits an offense in violation of this chapter shall be fined not more than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five (5) years, or both. History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 181, § 1.