§ 31-5.1-19. Risk of loss.
(a) If a new motor vehicle dealer determines the method of transportation, as defined in § 31-5.1-18(c), then the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier.
(b) In every other instance, the risk of loss remains with the manufacturer until such time as the new motor vehicle dealer accepts the vehicle from the carrier.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 347, § 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.