Rhode Island § 44-49-8 - Controlled Substances Taxation Act
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§ 44-49-8. Controlled Substances Taxation Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-49-8
§ 44-49-8. Measurement.
For the purpose of calculating this tax, a quantity of a controlled substance is measured by the weight of the substance whether pure or impure or dilute, or by dosage units when the substance is not sold by weight, in the dealer’s possession. A quantity of a controlled substance is dilute if it consists of a detectable quantity of pure controlled substance and any excipients or fillers.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 392, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 52; P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 3, effective
May 25, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 32, § 3, effective May 25, 2022.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-49-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-49-8 cover?
Section 44-49-8 ("Controlled Substances Taxation 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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