§ 27-8.3-8. Exemptions. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
(a) Vicarious liability. A peer-to-peer car sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall be exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 30106 and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.
(b) Rental vehicle surcharge. The receipts of the peer-to-peer car sharing program and the receipts of the shared vehicle owner from peer-to-peer car sharing shall be exempt from the eight percent (8%) rental vehicle surcharge as set forth in § 31-34.1-2.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 427, § 1, effective April 1, 2023; P.L. 2022, ch. 428, § 1, effective April 1, 2023.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-8.3 - Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing Program [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-1. - Short title. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-2. - Applicability. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-3. - Definitions. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-4. - Insurance coverage during car sharing period. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-5. - Notification of implications of lien. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-7. - Recordkeeping — Use of vehicle in car sharing. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-8. - Exemptions. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-9. - Contribution against indemnification. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-10. - Insurable interest. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-11. - Consumer protections disclosures. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-12. - Driver’s license verification and data retention. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-13. - Responsibility for equipment. [Effective April 1, 2023.]
Section 27-8.3-14. - Automobile safety recalls. [Effective April 1, 2023.]