§ 44-49-13. Injunction prohibited — Burden of proof.
(a) Injunction prohibited. No person may bring suit to enjoin the assessment or collection of any taxes, interest, or penalties imposed by this chapter.
(b) Standard of proof. The tax and penalties assessed by the tax administrator are presumed to be valid and correctly determined and assessed. The burden is upon the taxpayer to show their incorrectness or invalidity. Any statement filed by the tax administrator with the court administrator, or any other certificate by the tax administrator of the amount of tax and penalties determined or assessed, is admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the facts it contains.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 392, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 284, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 44-49 - Controlled Substances Taxation Act
Section 44-49-1. - Short title.
Section 44-49-2. - Definitions.
Section 44-49-3. - Administration.
Section 44-49-5. - Tax payment required for possession.
Section 44-49-6. - No immunity.
Section 44-49-7. - Pharmaceuticals.
Section 44-49-8. - Measurement.
Section 44-49-9.1. - Imposition of tax, interest and liens.
Section 44-49-10. - Penalties — Criminal provisions.
Section 44-49-11. - Stamp price.
Section 44-49-12. - Payment due.
Section 44-49-13. - Injunction prohibited — Burden of proof.
Section 44-49-13.1. - Hearings by tax administrator on application, appeals.
Section 44-49-14. - Confidential nature of information.