§ 6-54-10. Exclusive jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding any agreements between grantor and dealer to the contrary, the courts in Rhode Island shall have the exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to this chapter including, but not limited to, any claim for which a dealer relies on this chapter as a defense to any purported termination, cancellation, or failure to renew.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 243, § 2, effective June 28, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 244, § 2, effective June 28, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-54 - Rhode Island Dealership Preservation and Protection Act
Section 6-54-1. - Short title.
Section 6-54-2. - Definitions.
Section 6-54-3. - Purposes; rules of construction; variation by contract.
Section 6-54-4. - Notice of termination or change in dealership.
Section 6-54-5. - Repurchase of inventories.
Section 6-54-6. - Application to arbitration agreements.
Section 6-54-7. - Action for damages and injunctive relief.
Section 6-54-8. - Temporary injunctions.