The commanding officer, upon any occasion of duty, may place in arrest, during the continuance thereof, any person who shall trespass upon a camp or parade ground, armory, arsenal, rifle range, or any other place devoted to or used for militia purposes; who shall in any way or manner interrupt, molest or disturb the orderly discharge of militia duty; or who shall disturb or prevent the passage of troops going to, or returning from, any duty. That person shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-12-5
Arrest of trespassers and persons interfering with functions of militia
P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 216; G.L. 1956, § 30-12-5.
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