1. A person is guilty of riot if, together with 5 or more other persons, he engages in disorderly conduct;
A. With intent imminently to commit or facilitate the commission of a crime involving physical injury or property damage against persons who are not participants; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. When he or any other participant to his knowledge uses or intends to use a firearm or other dangerous weapon in the course of the disorderly conduct. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

Attorney's Note

Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class D crimeup to 1 yearup to $2,000
For details, see Me. Rev. Stat. Title 17-A § 1604

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2. Riot is a Class D crime.

[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).