Rhode Island General Laws 2-17-7. Obstructions — Violations
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Any person who wilfully resists or obstructs either the chief entomologist or any official of a city or town, or a servant or agent appointed by the chief entomologist or by any other officials, while lawfully engaged in the execution of the purposes of § 2-17-1 — § 2-17-8 or who violates the provisions of § 2-17-5, is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1908, ch. 1529, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 242, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 285, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 228, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 2-17-7.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 2-17-7
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9