§ 44-70-12. Seizure and destruction.
Any cannabis or cannabis products found in violation of this chapter shall be declared to be contraband goods and may be seized by the tax administrator, his or her agents, or employees, or by any deputy sheriff, or police officer when directed by the tax administrator to do so, without a warrant. For the purposes of seizing and destroying contraband cannabis, employees of the commission or cannabis office may act as agents of the tax administrator. The seizure and/or destruction of any cannabis or cannabis products under the provisions of this section does not relieve any person from a fine or other penalty for violation of this chapter. The commission, in conjunction with the tax administrator and the department of public safety, may promulgate rules and regulations for the destruction of contraband goods pursuant to this section.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 4, effective May 25, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 32, § 4, effective May 25, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 44-70-1. - Definitions.
Section 44-70-2. - State cannabis excise tax — Rate — Payment.
Section 44-70-3. - Local cannabis excise tax.
Section 44-70-4. - Exemptions.
Section 44-70-5. - Application of tax revenue.
Section 44-70-6. - Rates of taxation.
Section 44-70-8. - Sale of contraband products prohibited.
Section 44-70-9. - Recordkeeping.
Section 44-70-10. - Inspections and investigations.
Section 44-70-11. - Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 44-70-12. - Seizure and destruction.
Section 44-70-13. - Penalties.
Section 44-70-14. - Claim for refund.
Section 44-70-15. - Hearings and appeals.
Section 44-70-16. - Disclosure of confidential information.
Section 44-70-17. - Transfer of revenue.