§ 11-8-7. Making, repairing, or possessing burglar tools.
Whoever makes or mends, or does any work connected with the making or reparation of, or has in his or her possession any engine, machine, tool, false key, pick lock, nippers, or implement of any kind adapted and designed for cutting through, forcing, breaking open, or entering a building, room, vault, safe, or other depository, in order to steal from it money or other property, or to commit any other crime, knowing the equipment to be adapted and designed for this purpose, with intent to use or employ, or allow the equipment to be used or employed, for this purpose, shall be imprisoned not more than ten (10) years.
History of Section.P.L. 1896, ch. 302, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 349, § 42; G.L. 1923, ch. 401, § 42; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 11-8-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-8 - Burglary and Breaking and Entering
Section 11-8-1.1. - Attempted breaking and entering.
Section 11-8-2. - Unlawful breaking and entering of dwelling house.
Section 11-8-2.2. - Breaking and entering of a dwelling when resident on premises.
Section 11-8-2.4. - Breaking and entering of dwelling house of a person who is severely impaired.
Section 11-8-3. - Entry of building or ship with felonious intent.
Section 11-8-6. - Entry to steal poultry — Arrest — Fine.
Section 11-8-7. - Making, repairing, or possessing burglar tools.