§ 17-10-4. Defacement of posted lists.
Every person who unlawfully takes down, defaces, or destroys any list of voters posted up as provided in § 17-10-3 shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 8, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 8, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 8, § 5; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 8, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 313, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 17-10-12; G.L. 1956, § 17-10-5; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 201, § 7; P.L. 1978, ch. 203, § 1; G.L., § 17-10-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-10 - Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors
Section 17-10-1. - Maintenance of registration — Inactive file.
Section 17-10-2. - Right to vote unprejudiced by errors.
Section 17-10-3. - Publication of preliminary lists.
Section 17-10-4. - Defacement of posted lists.
Section 17-10-5. - Canvass and correction of preliminary lists.
Section 17-10-6. - Evidence given at final canvass.
Section 17-10-7. - Proof required to strike name.
Section 17-10-8. - Notice of striking of names.
Section 17-10-9. - Record of vote on adding or striking names.
Section 17-10-10. - Corrections by state board.
Section 17-10-11. - Right to appeal striking of name.
Section 17-10-12. - Notification to local board members and clerk.
Section 17-10-13. - Dismissal of appeal — Order entering name on lists.
Section 17-10-14. - Final list — Certification.
Section 17-10-15. - Use of registration cards at polls.
Section 17-10-16. - Challenge lists.
Section 17-10-17. - Change of registration records on change of voting district boundaries.
Section 17-10-18. - Temporary registration certificates.
Section 17-10-19. - False entry or erasure with intent to change voting rights.
Section 17-10-20. - Neglect of duty by public officers.
Section 17-10-21. - Right to vote or validity of election unaffected by neglect of duty.
Section 17-10-22. - Certified copies of lists of persons voting.
Section 17-10-23. - Certified copies of registration records.