§ 19-14.9-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards, by defining unfair or deceptive acts or practices, for the collection of debts from consumers within the state of Rhode Island, and to establish requirements for the registering and supervision of debt collectors.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 427, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 19 - Financial Institutions
Chapter 19-14.9 - Rhode Island Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Section 19-14.9-1. - Short title.
Section 19-14.9-3. - Definitions.
Section 19-14.9-4. - Acquisition of location information.
Section 19-14.9-5. - Communication in connection with debt collection.
Section 19-14.9-6. - Harassment or abuse.
Section 19-14.9-7. - False or misleading representations.
Section 19-14.9-8. - Unfair practices.
Section 19-14.9-9. - Validation of debts.
Section 19-14.9-10. - Multiple debts.
Section 19-14.9-11. - Furnishing certain deceptive forms.
Section 19-14.9-12. - Registration required.