§ 33-21.1-31 - Retention of records. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 33-21.1-31

   § 33-21.1-31  Retention of records. –(a) Every holder required to file a report under § 33-21.1-17, as to anyproperty for which it has obtained the last known address of the owner, shallmaintain a record of the name and last known address of the owner for seven (7)years after the property becomes reportable, except to the extent that ashorter time is provided in subsection (b) or by rule of the administrator.

   (b) Any business association that sells in this state itstravelers checks, money orders, or other similar written instruments, otherthan third party bank checks on which the business association is directlyliable, or that provides these instruments to others for sale in this state,shall maintain a record of those instruments while they remain outstanding,indicating the state and date of issue for three (3) years after the date theproperty is reportable.