§ 6-13.1-30. Cash payment for retail purchases.
It shall be a deceptive trade practice in violation of this chapter for any retail establishment offering goods or services for sale to discriminate against a prospective customer by requiring the use of credit for purchase of goods or services. All retail establishments shall accept legal tender currency when offered as payment. Provided, the provisions of this section shall not apply to online purchases or sales made over the internet.
History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 78, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-13.1 - Deceptive Trade Practices
Section 6-13.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 6-13.1-2. - Unlawful acts or practices.
Section 6-13.1-3. - Interpretation.
Section 6-13.1-4. - Exemptions.
Section 6-13.1-5. - Restraining prohibited acts.
Section 6-13.1-5.1. - Power of receiver.
Section 6-13.1-5.2. - Private and class actions.
Section 6-13.1-6. - Assurances of voluntary compliance.
Section 6-13.1-7. - Investigations — Procedure — Remedies for failure to comply.
Section 6-13.1-8. - Civil penalties.
Section 6-13.1-9. - Forfeiture of corporate franchise.
Section 6-13.1-10. - Severability.
Section 6-13.1-11. - Short title.
Section 6-13.1-12. - Appliances — Providing parts and manuals.
Section 6-13.1-12.1. - Appliances — Information concerning used or rebuilt parts.
Section 6-13.1-13. - Price discrimination prohibited.
Section 6-13.1-14. - Penalties.
Section 6-13.1-15. - Piracy of recordings.
Section 6-13.1-16. - Disclosure of service contract agreements.
Section 6-13.1-17. - Contracts — Provision to sell real estate.
Section 6-13.1-18. - Manufacturers’ duties under motor vehicle warranties.
Section 6-13.1-19. - Motor vehicle dealer’s duty when selling used vehicle.
Section 6-13.1-20. - Credit reports — Definitions.
Section 6-13.1-22. - Access to credit reports.
Section 6-13.1-23. - Disputed credit report.
Section 6-13.1-24. - Registration with secretary of state.
Section 6-13.1-25. - Penalties.
Section 6-13.1-26. - Severability.
Section 6-13.1-27. - Employment status information.
Section 6-13.1-28. - Financing of motor vehicles — Term and rate of interest prominently displayed.