§ 3-12-12. Destruction of forfeited beverages.
Upon entry of sentence of forfeiture, if no appeal is then taken and no recognizance given as prescribed in other criminal cases, the court shall forthwith issue a warrant to the officer, commanding the officer forthwith to destroy the beverages; and the officer shall execute the warrant and return it, having signed it, to the court, within any time as the court shall direct. In case of final judgment for the state on appeal, the court entering the final judgment shall issue the warrant for the destruction of the beverages seized.
History of Section.P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 60; G.L. 1938, ch. 172, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 3-12-12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 3-12 - Enforcement of Title
Section 3-12-2. - Special constables not authorized to serve civil process.
Section 3-12-3. - Entry on licensed premises — Arrest without warrant — Evidence of unlawful sales.
Section 3-12-4. - Search warrants.
Section 3-12-5 - — 3-12-8. Repealed.
Section 3-12-9. - Forfeiture of goods held for unlawful sale.
Section 3-12-10. - Return of goods when forfeiture not adjudged.
Section 3-12-11. - Sentence of forfeiture — Appeal.
Section 3-12-12. - Destruction of forfeited beverages.
Section 3-12-13. - Disposition of forfeited beverages to institutions.
Section 3-12-14. - Disposition of forfeited vessels.
Section 3-12-15. - Fees in forfeiture proceedings.
Section 3-12-16. - Allegations in criminal proceedings.
Section 3-12-17. - Correction of defects in proceedings.
Section 3-12-18. - Negative allegations — Lawful sale as defense.
Section 3-12-19. - Officers not liable for costs.
Section 3-12-20. - Appeal from convictions.
Section 3-12-21. - Recognizance of witnesses on appeal.
Section 3-12-22. - Complainant’s attorney — Prosecution by attorney general.
Section 3-12-23. - Notice of conviction to department and local authorities.