Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-30 - Jewelers’, Watchmakers’, and Silversmiths’ Liens
Section 34-30-1. - Lien for alteration or repair work.

§ 34-30-1. Lien for alteration or repair work.
Every jeweler, watchmaker, or silversmith who shall alter, repair, or do any work on any article of personal property at the request of the owner or legal possessor thereof shall have a lien upon and may retain the possession of the article until the charges for the alteration, repairing, or other work have been paid.
History of Section.G.L., ch. 257, § 30, as enacted by P.L. 1919, ch. 1785, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 301, § 30; G.L. 1938, ch. 448, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-30-1.