§ 31-5.1-15. Limitation of action.
Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter shall be commenced within four (4) years next after the cause of action accrues. If a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the discovery of his or her cause of action by the person so entitled shall be excluded in determining the time limited for the commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the United States, or any of its agencies, under the anti-trust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 41 et seq., or any other federal act or the laws of the state related to anti-trust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of that civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 292, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Section 31-5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 31-5.1-2. - Application of chapter.
Section 31-5.1-3. - Unlawful acts and practices.
Section 31-5.1-4. - Violations.
Section 31-5.1-4.1. - Dealership — Survivorship.
Section 31-5.1-4.2. - Establishing new dealerships and relocating existing dealerships.
Section 31-5.1-5. - Delivery obligations.
Section 31-5.1-6. - Warranty agreement.
Section 31-5.1-6.1. - Obligations during recalls.
Section 31-5.1-7. - Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.
Section 31-5.1-8. - Agreements.
Section 31-5.1-9. - Product liability indemnification.
Section 31-5.1-10. - Free association.
Section 31-5.1-11. - Sales to the state.
Section 31-5.1-12. - Enforcement.
Section 31-5.1-13. - Civil remedies.
Section 31-5.1-14. - Contracts void.
Section 31-5.1-15. - Limitation of action.
Section 31-5.1-16. - Bill to set aside department order.
Section 31-5.1-17. - Severability.
Section 31-5.1-18. - Transportation damages.
Section 31-5.1-19. - Risk of loss.