§ 11-24-8. Civil action for discrimination against armed forces.
Any person who is debarred from the enjoyment, contrary to the provision of § 11-24-7, shall be entitled to recover, in a civil action, from any corporation, association, or person guilty of the violation, his or her actual damages and one hundred dollars ($100) in addition, and evidence that the person debarred was at the time sober, orderly, and able and willing to pay for enjoyment in accordance with the rates fixed therefor for civilians shall be prima facie evidence in an action that he or she was debarred on account of his or her wearing the uniform or being in the military service.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 283, § 32; P.L. 1908, ch. 1562, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 349, § 47; G.L. 1923, ch. 401, § 50; G.L. 1938, ch. 612, § 48; G.L. 1956, § 11-24-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-24 - Hotels and Public Places
Section 11-24-1. - All persons entitled to full and equal accommodations.
Section 11-24-2. - Discriminatory practices prohibited.
Section 11-24-2.1. - Discrimination based on disability, age, or sex prohibited.
Section 11-24-2.2. - Discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Section 11-24-2.3. - Discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
Section 11-24-3. - “Places of public accommodation” construed.
Section 11-24-3.1. - Sex discrimination — Limitation on prohibition.
Section 11-24-3.2. - Age discrimination — Limitation on prohibition.
Section 11-24-4. - Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions.
Section 11-24-5. - Liberal construction of provisions.
Section 11-24-6. - Severability of provisions.
Section 11-24-7. - Discrimination against members of armed forces prohibited.
Section 11-24-8. - Civil action for discrimination against armed forces.