Chapter 378

2011 -- H 5016 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/13/11

A N A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - PUBLIC UTILITIES

Introduced By: Representative Arthur J. Corvese

Date Introduced: January 11, 2011

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11-35 of the General Laws entitled "Public Utilities" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

11-35-29. Trespassing on utility property. -- Every person who, without right, willfully

trespasses and remains upon the land or premises of any utility, after having been forbidden to do

so by the owner, agent, or the person having control over the premises of the facility, shall be

fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned not more than one year, or

both.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC00121/SUB A

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