Rhode Island § 35-4-7 - State Funds
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§ 35-4-7. State Funds
R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-4-7
§ 35-4-7. Sale of gifts and bequests — Deposit of proceeds.
Whenever a gift or bequest is in the form of personal property, securities, or a similar gift or bequest, the general treasurer is authorized and empowered in his or her discretion to sell at public sale that gift or bequest, and the receipts from the sale or sales and all other moneys accepted by the state as a gift or bequest to the state shall be deposited by the general treasurer in the general treasury in the general fund for the use of the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 24, § 5; P.L. 1939, ch. 687, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 35-4-7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 35-4-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 35-4-7 cover?
Section 35-4-7 ("State Funds") 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 § 35-4-7?
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Sources & Verification
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