§ 31-47-12.1. Right to choose auto body repair facility.
Any evidence of proof of financial responsibility or security shall include the following statement therein in bold face print: “PURSUANT TO RHODE ISLAND LAW, THE CONSUMER HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE REPAIR FACILITY TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE. AN INSURANCE COMPANY MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CONSUMER’S CHOICE OF REPAIRER.”
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 205, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 526, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act
Section 31-47-1. - Short title and declaration of purpose.
Section 31-47-1.1. - Legislative findings and intent.
Section 31-47-1.2. - Subpoena.
Section 31-47-2. - Definitions.
Section 31-47-3. - Regulations authorized — Access to court and agency records.
Section 31-47-3.1. - Registration application.
Section 31-47-4. - Notice of termination.
Section 31-47-5. - Acceptance of financial security deposits.
Section 31-47-6. - Release of financial security bonds or deposits.
Section 31-47-7. - Self-insurers.
Section 31-47-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-8.1. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-9.1. - Penalties — Illegal evidence of financial security.
Section 31-47-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-11. - Reinstatement of suspended license or registration.
Section 31-47-12.1. - Right to choose auto body repair facility.
Section 31-47-13. - Insurers and sureties.
Section 31-47-14. - Notice to other jurisdictions.
Section 31-47-15. - Exceptions.
Section 31-47-15.1. - Exception for seasonal vehicles.
Section 31-47-15.2. - Exception — Vehicles owned by active duty military personnel.
Section 31-47-16. - Assigned risk plans.
Section 31-47-17. - Insurance companies.