Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-28-1: Failure to pay state funds into treasury
What this law says, in plain English
State officers or persons holding state money must deposit it into the state treasury within seven business days. Willful failure to do so without just cause is punishable by a fine up to $500 or imprisonment up to five years.
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