TITLE 44

Taxation

CHAPTER 44-8

Collection by Distress

SECTION 44-8-10



   § 44-8-10  Distress warrant against

delinquent corporation. –

If any corporation shall neglect for the space of thirty (30) days to pay the

tax imposed upon the corporation, the general treasurer shall issue his or her

warrant of distress against the corporation, directed to the sheriff or his or

her deputy of the county in which the corporation is located, for the amount of

the tax, commanding him or her, in the name of the state, to collect from the

corporation the amount, with interest on this from the time the amount was

payable to the time of its receipt by the officer, with his or her lawful fees,

and to make return of the warrant within ninety (90) days from the date of the

warrant.



History of Section.

(G.L. 1896, ch. 29, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 39, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 37,

§ 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 32, §§ 18, 32; P.L. 1946, ch. 1800, §

1; G.L. 1956, § 44-8-10.)