2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 44 - Taxation
Chapter 44-5 - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
Section 44-5-9 - Deductions and penalties to insure prompt payment.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 44-5-9 (2017)

§ 44-5-9. Deductions and penalties to insure prompt payment.

Any city or town may provide for a deduction from the tax assessed against any person, if paid by an appointed time, or for the penalties by way of percentage on a tax, if not paid at the time appointed, not exceeding eighteen percent (18%) per annum, as it deems necessary to insure punctual payment; provided, that the city of Cranston may charge a penalty not exceeding twelve percent (12%) per annum.

History of Section.
(G.L. 1896, ch. 50, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 62, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 64, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 36, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-5-9; P.L. 1982, ch. 143, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 343, § 2.)

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