Rhode Island § 11-44-4 - Trespass and Vandalism
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§ 11-44-4. Trespass and Vandalism
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-44-4
§ 11-44-4. Shooting, trapping or fishing on posted lands — Destruction of signs.
Whoever shall enter upon the land of another without the owner’s permission for the purpose of either shooting, trapping, or fishing when that land shall be conspicuously posted with clear and legible signs stating that shooting, trapping or fishing, as the case may be, is prohibited, or whoever shall remain upon the premises of another for the purpose of shooting, trapping, or fishing after having been forbidden to do so by the owner of the premises or the owner’s authorized agent, or whoever shall without right mutilate, destroy, or remove any sign stating that shooting, trapping or fishing, as the case may be, is prohibited, shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00).
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1006, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 136, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 137, § 23; G.L.
1938, ch. 248, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 11-44-4; P.L. 1971, ch. 186, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-44-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-44-4 cover?
Section 11-44-4 ("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.
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