§ 27-7-6. Rental vehicle coverage.
(a) For liability assumed under a written contract, coverage shall be provided under the property damage liability section of an insured’s private passenger automobile insurance policy. Property damage coverage shall extend to a rented motor vehicle, under ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.), without regard to negligence for a period not to exceed sixty (60) consecutive days.
(b) Coverage pursuant to subsection (a) shall apply to all collision and comprehensive type losses.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 54, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 260, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 265, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-7 - Liability Insurance
Section 27-7-1. - Direct liability of insurer to person injured.
Section 27-7-2. - Remedies of injured party against insurer.
Section 27-7-2.1. - Uninsured motorist coverage.
Section 27-7-2.2. - Interest on judgment — Payment by insurer.
Section 27-7-2.3. - Insurance rate adjustment.
Section 27-7-2.4. - Direct action against insurer upon filing for bankruptcy.
Section 27-7-2.5. - Minimum coverage — Medical payments.
Section 27-7-3. - Applicability.
Section 27-7-4. - Information to policyholder.
Section 27-7-5. - Information to injured party.
Section 27-7-6. - Rental vehicle coverage.
Section 27-7-7. - Written notice to claimants of payment of claim in settlements.