§ 12-21-10. Disposition of recoveries.
Unless otherwise specially provided:
(1) All fines recovered shall be to the use of the state;
(2) All penalties and pecuniary forfeitures, one-half (½) to the use of the state and one-half (½) to the use of the person who shall sue for it; and
(3) All forfeitures of personal property shall be disposed of as provided by law.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 288, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 357, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 410, § 3; G.L. 1938,
ch. 631, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 12-21-10.