§ 21-28-4.17.1. Assessment for drug education, counseling and treatment.
Any person convicted of any offense under this article, other than the possession offenses described in § 21-28-4.01(c), shall, in addition to any other sentence and/or fine imposed, be assessed four hundred dollars ($400) by the court and the assessment shall be collected from the person convicted before any other fines authorized by this chapter. The court shall not suspend any part or all of the imposition of the assessment required by this subsection, unless the court finds an inability to pay. The assessment shall be deposited in the drug education, assessment and treatment account to be used by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals and the department of health for the purpose of administration, drug education, and treatment.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 198, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 4; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 54.
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.