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Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-28.11-28. Liability to state under this chapter as debt

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any liability to the state under this chapter shall constitute a debt to the state.  Once a statement of debt naming a licensee is recorded, registered or filed, any such debt shall constitute a lien on all commercial property owned by a licensee in the state and shall have priority over an encumbrance recorded, registered or filed with respect to any site.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-28.11-28. Liability to state under this chapter as debt - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-28-11-28/

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