Rhode Island § 15-21-6 - Child Support Lien Act
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§ 15-21-6. Child Support Lien Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-21-6
§ 15-21-6. Release from liability.
(a) Any person in possession of, or obligated with respect to, personal property who upon demand by the department surrenders the property or discharges the obligation to the department, or who pays a liability under this section, shall be discharged from any obligation or liability to the obligor arising from the surrender or payment.
(b) In the case of a levy on an organization with respect to a life insurance or endowment contract, which is satisfied pursuant to this section, the organization shall also be discharged from any obligation or liability to any beneficiary arising from the surrender of payment.
[See § 12-1-15 of the General Laws.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 29, 6; § P.L. 1995, ch. 374, § 6.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 15-21-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 15-21-6 cover?
Section 15-21-6 ("Child Support Lien Act") 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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