§ 21-1778. Train signal light, removing or masking - False light or signal.  


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  • Any person who unlawfully masks, alters or removes any light or signal, or willfully exhibits any false light or signal, with intent to bring any locomotive or any railway car or train of cars into danger, shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding ten (10) years and not less than three (3) years.

R.L. 1910, § 2783.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 418, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 304, eff. July 1, 1999.

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NOTE:  Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 418 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.