§ 11-36-13. Tampering with railroad switches.
Whoever unlawfully removes, turns, destroys, or tampers with any railroad switch or in any way interferes with the proper working of a switch shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding three (3) years, or both.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 76, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-36 - Railroads and Carriers
Section 11-36-2. - Unauthorized stopping of train.
Section 11-36-3. - Throwing missiles at train.
Section 11-36-4. - Injuring railroad signals or signal lines.
Section 11-36-5. - Loitering on railroad or bus line property.
Section 11-36-6. - Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
Section 11-36-7. - Posting of statute.
Section 11-36-8. - Removal of waste or packing from journal boxes.
Section 11-36-9. - Obstruction of street railway company.
Section 11-36-10. - Evasion of payment of fare.
Section 11-36-11. - Unauthorized presence on locomotive or freight train.
Section 11-36-12. - Profiteering on tickets.
Section 11-36-13. - Tampering with railroad switches.
Section 11-36-14. - “Railroad corporation” and “company” defined.