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Code · Connecticut · Title 53a — Penal Code · CHAPTER 952* — Penal Code: Offenses

Sec. 53a-117a. Criminal mischief in the fourth degree: Class C misdemeanor.

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(a)A person is guilty of criminal mischief in the fourth degree when, having no reasonable ground to believe such person has a right to do so, such person intentionally or recklessly
(1)damages or tampers with any fire hydrant or hydrant system owned by the state or a municipality, fire district or private water company; or
(2)damages, tampers with or removes any tangible property owned by the state, a municipality or a person for fire alarm, smoke detection and alarm, fire suppressant or police alarm purposes; or
(3)damages or tampers with any fire hydrant or hydrant system owned by the state or a municipality that is located on public land; or
(4)damages, tampers with or removes any tangible property owned by the state or a municipality that is located on public land for fire alarm, smoke detection and alarm, fire suppressant or police alarm purposes.
(b)Criminal mischief in the fourth degree is a class C misdemeanor.
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