Rhode Island § 11-44-3 - Trespass and Vandalism
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 11-44-3 — Trespass and Vandalism, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-44-3. Trespass and Vandalism
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-44-3
§ 11-44-3. Arrest and detention of persons taking fruits and vegetables.
Every deputy sheriff, town or city sergeant, town constable, or police officer, who shall discover any person or persons in the act of taking and carrying away any growing fruit or vegetables as prohibited by § 11-44-2, shall arrest that person or persons and detain the person or persons in custody until a complaint can be made against him, her, or them for the offense for which he, she, or they shall have been arrested and until he, she, or they be taken on a warrant issued upon the complaint; provided, that the arrest and detention without a warrant shall not continue longer than the space of twenty-four (24) hours.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 279, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 24; P.L.
1928, ch. 1215, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 11-44-3; P.L. 1994, ch.
134, § 5; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 40; P.L. 2015, ch. 260, § 17; P.L. 2015, ch. 275,
§ 17.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-44-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-44-3 cover?
Section 11-44-3 ("Trespass and Vandalism") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 11-44-3?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 11-44-3 apply to my situation?
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