§ 4-7-22. Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.
Any person failing to pay for livestock purchased from the livestock producer, and who is or should be licensed under this chapter, is liable for damages three (3) times the amount unpaid plus reasonable attorney fees as liquidated damages in a civil suit brought by the livestock dealer under the applicable rules of law in the courts. This provision is an additional or alternative remedy to the livestock producer.
History of Section.R.P.L. 1957, ch. 47, § 13; P.L. 2004, ch. 291, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 468, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-7 - Livestock Dealers
Section 4-7-1. - License required.
Section 4-7-2. - Rules and regulations — Terms of licenses — License and renewal fees.
Section 4-7-3. - Revocation or suspension of license.
Section 4-7-4. - Dealing without license.
Section 4-7-5. - Compliance with importation regulations.
Section 4-7-7. - Director to supervise movement of livestock.
Section 4-7-8. - Application for license.
Section 4-7-9 - — 4-7-12. Repealed.
Section 4-7-13. - Revocation of license — Hearing.
Section 4-7-14. - Vehicle number plates.
Section 4-7-15. - Display of license.
Section 4-7-16. - License plate fees.
Section 4-7-17. - Bill of sale required.
Section 4-7-18. - Exceptions from provisions.
Section 4-7-19. - Administration — Rules and regulations.
Section 4-7-20. - Enforcement.
Section 4-7-22. - Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.