Rhode Island General Laws — Title 44 (Taxation)
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-70-12
Seizure and destruction
Any cannabis or cannabis products found in violation of this chapter shall be declared to be contraband goods and may be seized by the tax administrator, his or her agents, or employees, or by any deputy sheriff, or police officer when directed by the tax administrator to do so, without a warrant. For the purposes of seizing and destroying contraband cannabis, employees of the commission or cannabis office may act as agents of the tax administrator. The seizure and/or destruction of any cannabis or cannabis products under the provisions of this section does not relieve any person from a fine or other penalty for violation of this chapter. The commission, in conjunction with the tax administrator and the department of public safety, may promulgate rules and regulations for the destruction of contraband goods pursuant to this section.
Amendment history
History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 4, effective May 25, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 32, § 4, effective May 25, 2022.
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In this chapter (19 sections)
- 44-70-1 · Definitions
- 44-70-2 · State cannabis excise tax â Rate â Payment
- 44-70-3 · Local cannabis excise tax
- 44-70-4 · Exemptions
- 44-70-5 · Application of tax revenue
- 44-70-6 · Rates of taxation
- 44-70-7 · Returns
- 44-70-8 · Sale of contraband products prohibited
- 44-70-9 · Recordkeeping
- 44-70-10 · Inspections and investigations
- 44-70-11 · Suspension or revocation of license
- 44-70-12 · Seizure and destruction
- 44-70-13 · Penalties
- 44-70-14 · Claim for refund
- 44-70-15 · Hearings and appeals
- 44-70-16 · Disclosure of confidential information
- 44-70-17 · Transfer of revenue
- 44-70-18 · Rules and regulations
- 44-70-19 · Severability