§ 905. Rioters injuring building or vessel

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VT Code › Title 13 › Chapter 19 › Section 905

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Persons riotously assembled who destroy or injure a dwelling house or other building, steamboat, or vessel shall each be imprisoned not more than five years and fined not more than $1,000.00, or both, and be answerable to the person injured for the damages in a civil action.

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