Rhode Island § 44-8-8 - Collection by Distress
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§ 44-8-8. Collection by Distress
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-8-8
§ 44-8-8. Distress warrant against person holding property of nonresident or absentee.
If any person summoned shall neglect to appear, or refuse to make oath, or having made oath shall refuse to pay the tax and charges, or to deliver to the collector sufficient property to pay the tax and charges, if the person has sufficient property, the district court shall grant to the collector a warrant of distress against the proper goods and chattels of the person summoned, and the collector may distrain and sell the goods and chattels wherever found, or so much of the goods and chattels as will pay the tax and all interest and expenses, in the manner provided by this chapter; and the district court shall have jurisdiction in the premises, although the amount involved shall exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 48, § 29; G.L. 1909, ch. 60, § 31; G.L. 1923, ch. 62, § 31; G.L. 1938,
ch. 32, §§ 16, 30; P.L. 1946, ch. 1800, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-8-8.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-8-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-8-8 cover?
Section 44-8-8 ("Collection by Distress") 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.
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