§ 19-14.8-14. Bond required — Substitute.
(a) Instead of the surety bond required by § 19-14.8-13, a provider may deliver to the director, in the amount required by § 19-14.8-13(b), and, except as otherwise provided in subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section, payable or available to this state and to individuals who reside in this state when they agree to receive debt-management services from the provider, as their interests may appear, if the provider or its agent does not comply with this chapter:
(1) A certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state and rated at least “A” by a nationally recognized rating organization, with no deductible; or
(2) With the approval of the director:
(A) An irrevocable letter of credit, issued or confirmed by a bank approved by the director, payable upon presentation of a certificate by the director stating that the provider or its agent has not complied with this chapter; or
(B) Bonds or other obligations of the United States or guaranteed by the United States or bonds or other obligations of this state or a political subdivision of this state, to be deposited and maintained with a bank approved by the director for this purpose.
(b) If a provider furnishes a substitute pursuant to subsection (a), the provisions of § 19-14.8-13(a), (c), (d), and (e) apply to the substitute.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 291, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 19 - Financial Institutions
Chapter 19-14.8 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act
Section 19-14.8-1. - Short title.
Section 19-14.8-2. - Definitions.
Section 19-14.8-3. - Exempt agreements and person.
Section 19-14.8-4. - Registration required.
Section 19-14.8-5. - Application for registration — Form, fee and accompanying documents.
Section 19-14.8-6. - Application for registration — Required information.
Section 19-14.8-7. - Application for registration — Obligation to update.
Section 19-14.8-8. - Application for registration — Public information.
Section 19-14.8-9. - Certificate of registration — Issuance or denial.
Section 19-14.8-10. - Certificate of registration — Timing.
Section 19-14.8-11. - Renewal of registration.
Section 19-14.8-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 19-14.8-13. - Bond required.
Section 19-14.8-14. - Bond required — Substitute.
Section 19-14.8-15. - Requirement of good faith.
Section 19-14.8-16. - Customer service.
Section 19-14.8-17. - Prerequisites for providing debt-management services.
Section 19-14.8-18. - Communication by electronic or other means.
Section 19-14.8-19. - Form and content of agreement.
Section 19-14.8-20. - Cancellation of agreement — Waiver.
Section 19-14.8-21. - Required language.
Section 19-14.8-22. - Trust account.
Section 19-14.8-23. - Fees and other charges.
Section 19-14.8-24. - Voluntary contributions.
Section 19-14.8-25. - Voidable agreements.
Section 19-14.8-26. - Termination of agreements.
Section 19-14.8-27. - Periodic reports and retention of records.
Section 19-14.8-28. - Prohibited acts and practices.
Section 19-14.8-29. - Notice of litigation.
Section 19-14.8-30. - Advertising.
Section 19-14.8-31. - Liability for the conduct of other persons.
Section 19-14.8-32. - Powers of director or director’s designee.
Section 19-14.8-33. - Administrative remedies.
Section 19-14.8-34. - Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of registration.
Section 19-14.8-35. - Private enforcement.
Section 19-14.8-36. - Violation of unfair or deceptive practices statute.
Section 19-14.8-37. - Statute of limitations.
Section 19-14.8-38. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 19-14.8-39. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Section 19-14.8-40. - Transitional provisions — Application to existing transactions.
Section 19-14.8-41. - Severability.