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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 11 - Criminal Offenses » Chapter 11-4 - Arson and Fires » Section 11-4-10. – Interference with fire alarm apparatus — Penalty.

§ 11-4-10. Interference with fire alarm apparatus — Penalty.

Every person who unlawfully and without just cause willfully or knowingly tampers with, interferes with or in any way impairs any public fire alarm apparatus, wire or associated equipment shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand ($1,000) nor more than five thousand ($5,000) dollars, or shall be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five (5) years, or both.

History of Section.
P.L. 1971, ch. 212, § 1.