§ 31-5.1-3. Unlawful acts and practices.
(a) Unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as defined in this chapter, are declared to be unlawful.
(b) In construing subsection (a) of this section, the courts may be guided by the interpretations of § 45 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. § 45), as from time to time amended.
(c) The department of revenue (hereinafter in this chapter, the “department”) may make rules and regulations interpreting the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. The rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the rules, regulations, and decisions of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts interpreting the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. § 45), as from time to time amended.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 174, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 14, § 3; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 6; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 6; P.L. 2009, ch. 227, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 228, § 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.