Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 19-14.8 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act
Section 19-14.8-5. - Application for registration — Form, fee and accompanying documents.

§ 19-14.8-5. Application for registration — Form, fee and accompanying documents.
(a) An application for registration as a provider must be in a form prescribed by the director.
(b) Subject to adjustment of dollar amounts pursuant to § 19-14.8-32(f), an application for registration as a provider must be accompanied by:
(1) The fee established by chapter 14 of this title;
(2) The bond required by § 19-14.8-13;
(3) Identification of all trust accounts required by § 19-14.8-22 and an irrevocable consent authorizing the director to review and examine the trust accounts;
(4) Evidence of insurance in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000):
(A) Against the risks of dishonesty, fraud, theft, and other misconduct on the part of the applicant or a director, employee, or agent of the applicant;
(B) Issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state and rated at least “A” by a nationally recognized rating organization;
(C) With a deductible of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000);
(D) Payable to the applicant, the individuals who have agreements with the applicant, and this state, as their interests may appear; and
(E) Not subject to cancellation by the applicant without the approval of the director;
(5) If the applicant is a foreign corporation, proof that the applicant holds a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state, as required by chapter 6 of title 7; and
(6) If the applicant is organized as a not-for-profit entity or is exempt from taxation, evidence of not-for-profit and tax-exempt status applicable to the applicant under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501, as amended.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 291, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 106, § 4; P.L. 2014, ch. 125, § 4.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

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.

Section 19-14.8-42. - [Reserved.]

Section 19-14.8-43. - Official comments.