§ 5-38.5-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly specifies otherwise:
(1) “Department” means the Rhode Island department of business regulation and the official actions, duties, and responsibilities of its director, deputy directors, employees, or authorized designees.
(2) “Director” means the director of the Rhode Island department of business regulation, department officials, or authorized individuals designated by the director to take official actions.
(3) “Licensed motor vehicle glass repair shop” means a motor vehicle glass repair shop that has a current, valid license for motor vehicle glass repair issued under this chapter.
(4) “Motor vehicle glass repair” means the business or act of repairing or replacing damaged or undamaged glass in motor vehicles for compensation.
(5) “Motor vehicle glass repair shop” means a person or entity who or that, for compensation, or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same, repairs or replaces, or undertakes to repair or replace, motor vehicle glass.
(6) “Person” means individuals, associations, partnerships, firms, and corporations, and the officers, directors, and employees of a corporation.
(7) “Unlicensed motor vehicle glass repair shop” means a motor vehicle glass repair shop that does not have a current, valid license issued under this chapter; that has had its license revoked or suspended; or that has surrendered its license under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 146, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-38.5 - Motor Vehicle Glass Consumer Protection Act
Section 5-38.5-1. - Short title.
Section 5-38.5-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-38.5-4. - Duties of the department of business regulation.
Section 5-38.5-5. - Practices for which license is required.
Section 5-38.5-6. - Applications for licenses.
Section 5-38.5-7. - Duration of license — Renewal.
Section 5-38.5-8. - License fee.
Section 5-38.5-9. - Licenses — Content and display.
Section 5-38.5-10. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
Section 5-38.5-11. - Procedure for suspension or revocation of license.
Section 5-38.5-12. - Right to appeal.
Section 5-38.5-13. - Records — Repair bills — Disclosure.
Section 5-38.5-14. - Responsibility of licensee for acts of agents.
Section 5-38.5-15. - Reimbursement fee.
Section 5-38.5-16. - Prohibited practices.
Section 5-38.5-17. - Civil penalties for violations.
Section 5-38.5-18. - Criminal penalties for violations — Injunctive relief.