Section 23-19.14-15 - Notice and validity of liens(a) Any lien imposed under the authority of this chapter shall be subject to the rights of any purchaser, holder of a security interest, or judgment lien creditor whose interest is perfected under applicable state law before notice of the lien has been filed in the appropriate office within the state or county or other governmental subdivision, as designated by any provision of law.(b) Any purchaser, holder of a security interest, or judgment lien creditor shall be afforded the same protection against the lien imposed by this subsection as is afforded under state law against a judgment lien which arises out of a secured obligation, and which arises as of the time of the filing of the notice of the lien imposed by this chapter.R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.14-15
P.L. 1995 , ch. 187, § 1.