Rhode Island § 30-9-9 - Military Property
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 30-9-9 — Military Property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-9-9. Military Property
R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-9-9
§ 30-9-9. Recovery of value of lost or damaged property.
Except as indicated in § 30-9-8, the value of the public funds or public property lost, damaged, destroyed, or unreturned, in an amount to be determined by a surveying officer, to be appointed by the governor, shall be charged against the person at fault and it shall be an indebtedness from that person to the state. If any person at fault, or his or her surety if any, shall fail to pay the full value of the lost, damaged, destroyed, or unreturned funds or property, the adjutant general may deduct the amount due from any pay or allowances due, or to become due, if any, to that person and the attorney general of the state, upon request of the adjutant general, shall bring such action or actions, in the name of the people of the state, in any court of competent jurisdiction, as may be necessary to recover from that person, or his or her surety, if any, the amount of the indebtedness or any balance remaining unpaid.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 147; G.L. 1956, § 30-9-9; P.L. 1992, ch. 324, § 7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 30-9-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 30-9-9 cover?
Section 30-9-9 ("Military Property") 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 § 30-9-9?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 30-9-9" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 30-9-9 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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