A person who, after the publication of a proclamation by the Governor or acting Governor, or who, after lawful notice as aforesaid to disperse and retire, resists or aids in resisting the execution of process in a county declared to be in a state of riot or insurrection, or who aids or attempts the rescue or escape of another from lawful custody or confinement, or who resists or aids in resisting a force ordered out by the Governor or any civil officer as aforesaid, to quell or suppress an insurrection or riot, is guilty of a felony, and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than two (2) years.
R.L. 1910, § 5591. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 436, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 320, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 436 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.