§ 27-10.1-2. “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” defined.
(a) “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” means any person that practices as a business the appraising of damages to motor vehicles insured under automobile physical damage policies on or on behalf of third party claimants.
(b) A Rhode Island resident business entity acting as a motor vehicle physical damage appraiser may elect to obtain a motor vehicle physical damage appraiser license. Application shall be made using the uniform business entity application. Prior to approving the application, the commissioner shall find both of the following:
(1) The business entity has paid the appropriate fees.
(2) The business entity has designated a licensed motor vehicle physical damage appraiser responsible for the business entity’s compliance with the insurance laws and rules of this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 241, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 144, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 198, § 4; P.L. 2012, ch. 66, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 84, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-10.1 - Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers
Section 27-10.1-1.1. - Emergency licenses.
Section 27-10.1-2. - “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” defined.
Section 27-10.1-3. - Independent status required.
Section 27-10.1-4. - Repealed.
Section 27-10.1-5. - Repealed.
Section 27-10.1-6. - Conduct of motor vehicle damage appraisers.
Section 27-10.1-7. - Violations — Penalties.
Section 27-10.1-8. - Drive-in claim centers.
Section 27-10.1-8.1. - Notices required to be displayed.
Section 27-10.1-9. - Re-inspection of collision damage.
Section 27-10.1-10. - Inspection at policy inception required.