Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-44-2: Injury or removal of vegetation — Buildings and fences
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a criminal offense by taking vegetation without permission, damaging trees or plants on another's property, or maliciously damaging buildings or fences. The law also imposes civil restitution to the injured party.
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