§ 21-28-4.17. Additional assessment.
Should any person be convicted of or accept any plea bargain relating to an offense involving the sale of a controlled substance, that person shall, in addition to any fine imposed, be assessed an amount up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) by the court. The assessment shall be transferred to the general treasury and deposited in the special account designated as the forfeited property account. The funds may be used by law enforcement officials in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 21-28-5.04.
History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 474, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Article IV - Offenses and Penalties
Section 21-28-4.01.1. - Certain quantities of controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.01.2. - Certain quantities of controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.02. - Prohibited acts B — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.03. - Prohibited acts C — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.05. - Prohibited acts E — False representations to obtain controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.07. - Distribution to persons under age 18.
Section 21-28-4.07.1. - Distribution or manufacturing in or near schools.
Section 21-28-4.07.2. - Distribution to individuals without knowledge — Crime of violence.
Section 21-28-4.08. - Conspiracy.
Section 21-28-4.09. - General penalty clause.
Section 21-28-4.10. - Penalties under other laws.
Section 21-28-4.11. - Second offenses.
Section 21-28-4.12. - Bar to prosecution.
Section 21-28-4.13. - Impersonation of health officials — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.14. - Third or subsequent offenses.
Section 21-28-4.15. - Employment of person under age eighteen (18).
Section 21-28-4.16. - Crimes against pharmacies.
Section 21-28-4.16.1. - Larceny of a controlled substance.
Section 21-28-4.16.2. - Tampering with a controlled substance.
Section 21-28-4.17. - Additional assessment.
Section 21-28-4.17.1. - Assessment for drug education, counseling and treatment.
Section 21-28-4.18. - Prohibited acts by law enforcement officials — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.19. - Reduction of sentence.
Section 21-28-4.20. - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — Testing.
Section 21-28-4.21. - Drug testing required.
Section 21-28-4.22. - Preparation of summons and related records — Consent and form.