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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-1. Tax imposed — Payment — Burden
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(a) There is imposed, on each deed, instrument, or writing by which any lands, tenements, or other realty sold is granted, assigned, transferred, or conveyed, to, or vested in, the purchaser or purchasers, or any other person or persons, by his, her, or their direction, or on any…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-2. Exemptions
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(a) The tax imposed by this chapter does not apply to any instrument or writing given to secure a debt. (b) The tax imposed by this chapter does not apply to any deed, instrument, or writing wherein the United States, the state of Rhode Island, or its political subdivisions are d…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-3. Documentary stamps — Affixing — Cancellation
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The payment of the tax imposed by this chapter is evidenced by the affixing of a documentary stamp or stamps to every original instrument by the person making, executing, delivering, or presenting for recording the instrument and only the original instrument is accepted for recor…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-4.1. Hand stamps
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In lieu of the affixing of a documentary stamp or stamps to every original instrument, the tax administrator may authorize and approve the use of a hand stamp to be used as a means of evidencing the payment of the tax imposed by this chapter. Where the use of a hand stamp is auth…