Rhode Island § 30-13-91 - Rhode Island Code of Military Justice

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§ 30-13-91. Rhode Island Code of Military Justice

R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-91

§ 30-13-91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist.

Any warrant officer or enlisted member who:

(1) Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade E-4 while that person is in the execution of his or her office;

(2) Willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade of E-4;

(3) Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade of E-4 while that person is in the execution of his or her office;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 30-13-91; P.L. 1962, ch. 82, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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