Rhode Island § 44-53-5 - Levy and Distraint
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§ 44-53-5. Levy and Distraint
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-53-5
§ 44-53-5. Continuing levy on salary and wages.
The effect of a levy on salary or wages payable to or received by a taxpayer shall be continuous from the date the levy is first made until the liability out of which the levy arose is satisfied or becomes unenforceable by reason of lapse of time. The effect of a levy on any other property or rights to property shall remain in effect for six months (6) from the date the levy is first made or until the liability out of which the levy arose is satisfied or becomes unenforceable by reason of lapse of time. With respect to a levy described in this section, the tax administrator shall promptly release the levy when the liability out of which the levy arose is satisfied or becomes unenforceable by reason of lapse of time, and shall promptly notify the person upon whom the levy was made that the levy has been released.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 68, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-53-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-53-5 cover?
Section 44-53-5 ("Levy and Distraint") 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 § 44-53-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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