{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-5-76-1","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-76-1","heading":"Declaration of purpose.","body":"It is found that in order to assure the effective and efficient administration of the tax laws of the State of Rhode Island, it is essential that the state collect taxes owed it in a timely manner. Failure to collect delinquent taxes is detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of this state.","path":["Title 5 Businesses and Professions","Chapter 76 Issuance of License upon Payment of Taxes"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-76/5-76-1.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T16:37:14Z","sha256":"2816fafdf9206da12c1785898ac0e6044daf70291bb108023b5ec216a1927663","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-5-75-11","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-5-76-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}