Every town sergeant and town constable, in the due execution of his or her office, may command all necessary aid and assistance in the execution of his or her office; and every person who, when so required, refuses or neglects to give aid and assistance, shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00). History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 232, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 323, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 374, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 336, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 45-16-6; P.L. 2015, ch. 260, § 39; P.L. 2015, ch. 275, § 39.
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