Rhode Island General Laws 44-2-3. Penalty for violations or neglect of duty by tax officials
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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.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 44-2-3
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9