§ 39-17-5. Delinquencies in franchise tax.
In case any corporation shall neglect to make payment of the quarterly tax as provided in § 39-17-3, the town or city treasurer may collect and recover of the corporation, as other taxes are collectible, double the amount of the special tax shown to be due by the last preceding quarterly return of the corporation.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 77, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 91, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 103, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 126, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 39-17-5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 119.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Section 39-17-1. - Power of town or city to grant franchises.
Section 39-17-3. - Franchise tax payable to city or town.
Section 39-17-4. - Apportionment of gross earnings among cities and towns.
Section 39-17-5. - Delinquencies in franchise tax.
Section 39-17-6. - Rate increases during term of franchise.