Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-6-7 (2026)

Forfeiture on failure to account or pay money into treasury

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Every clerk, officer, or other person who shall neglect or refuse to account to the department of administration as required by § 35-6-6, or shall neglect or refuse to pay into the state treasury any money belonging to the state, at the time when the money ought to be paid, shall forfeit thrice the amount of the money so withheld or not paid, to be recovered in an action of debt, in the name of the general treasurer, for the use of the state.

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Cited in 1 case, 2008–2008 · leading case: State v. Lead Indus., Ass'n, Inc., 951 A.2d 428 (R.I. 2008).

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State v. Lead Indus., Ass'n, Inc., 951 A.2d 428 (R.I. 2008). · cites it 2× “In support of their argument, defendants have pointed to G.L.1956 § 35-6-7, which provides in pertinent part as follows: "Every clerk, officer, or other person who * * * shall neglect or refuse to pay into the state treasury any money belonging to the state, at the time when the…”

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