Rhode Island § 44-2-3 - Tax Officials Generally
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§ 44-2-3. Tax Officials Generally
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-2-3
§ 44-2-3. Penalty for violations or neglect of duty by tax officials.
Every officer who neglects or refuses to perform any duty imposed on the officer in this title, or who does not comply with the provisions in this title, or who in any wise knowingly violates any provisions in this title, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), which fine, if it is a state tax, shall be paid into the state treasury, or if a town tax, into the town treasury, or if a fire corporation tax, into the fire corporation treasury.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 50, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 62, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 64, § 2; G.L. 1938,
ch. 49, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-2-3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-2-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-2-3 cover?
Section 44-2-3 ("Tax Officials Generally") 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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