§ 5-74.1-4. Athlete agents — Registration required — Void contracts.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state without holding a certificate of registration under § 5-74.1-6 or § 5-74.1-8.
(b) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in this state for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if:
(1) A student athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student athlete initiates communication with the individual; and
(2) Within seven (7) days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this state.
(c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 246, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-74.1 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Section 5-74.1-1. - [Reserved.]
Section 5-74.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-74.1-3. - Service of process — Subpoenas.
Section 5-74.1-4. - Athlete agents — Registration required — Void contracts.
Section 5-74.1-5. - Registration as athlete agent — Form — Requirements.
Section 5-74.1-6. - Certificate of registration — Issuance or denial — Renewal.
Section 5-74.1-7. - Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration.
Section 5-74.1-8. - Temporary registration.
Section 5-74.1-9. - Registration and renewal fees.
Section 5-74.1-10. - Required form of contract.
Section 5-74.1-11. - Notice to educational institution.
Section 5-74.1-12. - Student athlete’s right to cancel.
Section 5-74.1-13. - Required records.
Section 5-74.1-14. - Prohibited conduct.
Section 5-74.1-14.1. - Permitted contacts with student athletes.
Section 5-74.1-15. - Criminal penalties.
Section 5-74.1-16. - Civil remedies.
Section 5-74.1-17. - Administrative penalty.
Section 5-74.1-18. - [Reserved.]
Section 5-74.1-19. - Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.