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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
17-A §503. Riot

Universal Citation:
17-A ME Rev Stat § 503 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

§503. Riot

1. A person is guilty of riot if, together with 5 or more other persons, he engages in disorderly conduct;

A. With intent imminently to commit or facilitate the commission of a crime involving physical injury or property damage against persons who are not participants; or [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

B. When he or any other participant to his knowledge uses or intends to use a firearm or other dangerous weapon in the course of the disorderly conduct. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Riot is a Class D crime.

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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