Title 39
Public Utilities and Carriers

Chapter 17
Franchises

R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-17-5

§ 39-17-5. Delinquencies in franchise tax.

In case any corporation shall neglect to make payment of the quarterly tax as provided in § 39-17-3, the town or city treasurer may collect and recover of the corporation, as other taxes are collectible, double the amount of the special tax shown to be due by the last preceding quarterly return of the corporation.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 77, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 91, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 103, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 126, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 39-17-5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 119.