# 13 V.S.A. § 902: Rioters refusing to disperse

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S902

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 902
- **Heading:** Rioters refusing to disperse
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 902

## Text

Persons so unlawfully and riotously assembled who, after proclamation made, do not immediately disperse, and persons unlawfully and riotously assembled to the number of three or more who do an unlawful act against a man's person or property or against the public interest, and persons present at the place of an unlawful or riotous assemblage who, when commanded by a magistrate or officer to assist him or her or to leave the place of such riotous assemblage, fails so to do, shall each be imprisoned not more than six months or fined not more than $100.00, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [13 V.S.A. § 901 § 901. Duties of officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S901.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 902 § 902. Rioters refusing to disperse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S902.md)
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- [13 V.S.A. § 904 § 904. Officer killing resisting rioter, not liable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S904.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 905 § 905. Rioters injuring building or vessel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S905.md)
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