§ 6-53-6. Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.
Any person who has been damaged or injured by the failure of a person required to be licensed under this chapter to comply with the provisions of this chapter may recover the actual damages sustained. The court, in its discretion, may also award punitive damages and/or the costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 40.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-53 - Purchase and Sale of Tools and Electronics
Section 6-53-1. - License required — “Person” defined.
Section 6-53-3. - Identification and authority of seller.
Section 6-53-4. - Record of transactions required — Reports to police.
Section 6-53-6. - Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.
Section 6-53-8. - Rules and regulations.
Section 6-53-9. - Refusal to issue license.
Section 6-53-10. - Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.
Section 6-53-13. - Disqualifying criminal records — Employees or agents of licensee.