§ 44-21-9 - Forfeiture for neglect of duty by auctioneer.
SECTION 44-21-9
§ 44-21-9 Forfeiture for neglect of dutyby auctioneer. – Every auctioneer who fails to render his or her account or affidavit to thegeneral treasurer, or fails to pay the duty due the state or city or town atthe time and in the manner provided:
(1) May be required to pay to the state and/or city or towninterest at the annual rate of twelve percent (12%) from the date the dutyshould have been paid; and/or
(2) Shall forfeit for every neglect five hundred dollars($500), to be sued for by the general treasurer to the use of the state, unlessthe neglect is not paying the duty due the city or town, and then by the cityor town treasurer to the use of the city or town.