Rhode Island § 3-9-7 - Adulterated Liquors
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 3-9-7 — Adulterated Liquors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-9-7. Adulterated Liquors
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-9-7
§ 3-9-7. Forfeiture of impure or adulterated liquors.
In addition to the penalties provided for keeping or for offering for sale, or for selling impure or adulterated liquors, all those impure or adulterated liquors and the casks, barrels, or other vessels containing those impure or adulterated liquors, are forfeited to the state, and the provisions of §§ 3-12-9 — 3-12-15 are made applicable as to authorize forfeitures of those impure or adulterated liquors and casks, barrels and other vessels containing those impure or adulterated liquors unlawfully possessed in the same manner as if those impure or adulterated liquors were mentioned in those sections.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 151, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 177, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 208, § 7; G.L. 1938,
ch. 173, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 3-9-7; P.L. 1965, ch. 168, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-9-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-9-7 cover?
Section 3-9-7 ("Adulterated Liquors") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 3-9-7?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 3-9-7 apply to my situation?
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