Title 44
Taxation

Chapter 8
Collection by Distress

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-8-10

§ 44-8-10. Distress warrant against delinquent corporation.

If any corporation shall neglect for the space of thirty (30) days to pay the tax imposed upon the corporation, the general treasurer shall issue his or her warrant of distress against the corporation, directed to the sheriff or his or her deputy of the county in which the corporation is located, for the amount of the tax, commanding him or her, in the name of the state, to collect from the corporation the amount, with interest on this from the time the amount was payable to the time of its receipt by the officer, with his or her lawful fees, and to make return of the warrant within ninety (90) days from the date of the warrant.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 29, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 39, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 37, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 32, §§ 18, 32; P.L. 1946, ch. 1800, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-8-10.