§ 23-28.2-15. Assistance by attorney general — Prosecution of violations.
The attorney general, upon request of the state fire marshal, shall assist upon any investigation of any fire which, in the opinion of the state fire marshal, is of suspicious origin, and shall institute and conduct all prosecutions of persons charged with arson, burning to defraud, crimes incident to incendiary fires, and violations of the provision of the Fire Safety Code, chapters 28.1 through 28.39 of this title and all codes referenced therein and adopted thereunder.
History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 216, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.2-14; P.L. 1973, ch. 176, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.2-12; P.L. 1975, ch. 165, § 10; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-28.2 - Office of State Fire Marshal
Section 23-28.2-1. - Establishment of office of the state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-2. - Qualifications of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-3. - Removal of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-4. - Duties and responsibilities of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-5. - Bomb disposal unit.
Section 23-28.2-6. - Additional powers and duties of fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-7. - Office of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-8. - Clerical assistance and office supplies.
Section 23-28.2-9. - Nonsalaried assistant deputy state fire marshals.
Section 23-28.2-10. - Reports of fires.
Section 23-28.2-11. - Investigation of fires and attempted fires.
Section 23-28.2-12. - Witnesses in investigations.
Section 23-28.2-13. - Reports of investigations.
Section 23-28.2-14. - Enforcement.
Section 23-28.2-15. - Assistance by attorney general — Prosecution of violations.
Section 23-28.2-16. - Fire records kept by the state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-17. - Relief from responsibility.
Section 23-28.2-18. - Administrative procedures.
Section 23-28.2-19. - Municipal cooperation.
Section 23-28.2-20. - Right of entry.
Section 23-28.2-20.1. - Notices of violation.
Section 23-28.2-21. - National Fire Code.
Section 23-28.2-22. - Fire education and training unit.
Section 23-28.2-23. - Fire education and training coordinating board.
Section 23-28.2-24. - Burn injury reporting law.
Section 23-28.2-25. - Repealed.
Section 23-28.2-26. - Plan review fees.
Section 23-28.2-27. - Inspection fees.
Section 23-28.2-28. - Rhode Island state firefighter’s league grant account.
Section 23-28.2-29. - Fire academy training fees restricted receipt account.