Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-5.1 - Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

Section 31-5.1-1. - Definitions. - § 31-5.1-1. Definitions. The following words and phrases, for the...

Section 31-5.1-2. - Application of chapter. - § 31-5.1-2. Application of chapter. Any person who engages directly...

Section 31-5.1-3. - Unlawful acts and practices. - § 31-5.1-3. Unlawful acts and practices. (a) Unfair methods of...

Section 31-5.1-4. - Violations. - § 31-5.1-4. Violations. (a) It shall be deemed a violation...

Section 31-5.1-4.1. - Dealership — Survivorship. - § 31-5.1-4.1. Dealership — Survivorship. (a)(1) Right of designated family...

Section 31-5.1-4.2. - Establishing new dealerships and relocating existing dealerships. - § 31-5.1-4.2. Establishing new dealerships and relocating existing dealerships. (a)...

Section 31-5.1-5. - Delivery obligations. - § 31-5.1-5. Delivery obligations. Every manufacturer shall specify to the...

Section 31-5.1-6. - Warranty agreement. - § 31-5.1-6. Warranty agreement. (a) Every manufacturer shall properly fulfill...

Section 31-5.1-6.1. - Obligations during recalls. - § 31-5.1-6.1. Obligations during recalls. (a) A manufacturer shall compensate...

Section 31-5.1-7. - Unlawful restrictions on dealerships. - § 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships. It shall be unlawful...

Section 31-5.1-8. - Agreements. - § 31-5.1-8. Agreements. The provisions of this chapter shall apply...

Section 31-5.1-9. - Product liability indemnification. - § 31-5.1-9. Product liability indemnification. Notwithstanding the terms of any...

Section 31-5.1-10. - Free association. - § 31-5.1-10. Free association. Every franchisee shall have the right...

Section 31-5.1-11. - Sales to the state. - § 31-5.1-11. Sales to the state. In connection with a...

Section 31-5.1-12. - Enforcement. - § 31-5.1-12. Enforcement. (a) The department shall enforce compliance with...

Section 31-5.1-13. - Civil remedies. - § 31-5.1-13. Civil remedies. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or...

Section 31-5.1-14. - Contracts void. - § 31-5.1-14. Contracts void. Any contract, part of a contract,...

Section 31-5.1-15. - Limitation of action. - § 31-5.1-15. Limitation of action. Actions arising out of any...

Section 31-5.1-16. - Bill to set aside department order. - § 31-5.1-16. Bill to set aside department order. Any licensee...

Section 31-5.1-17. - Severability. - § 31-5.1-17. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or...

Section 31-5.1-18. - Transportation damages. - § 31-5.1-18. Transportation damages. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or...

Section 31-5.1-19. - Risk of loss. - § 31-5.1-19. Risk of loss. (a) If a new motor...

Section 31-5.1-20. - Extent of damage liability to dealers. - § 31-5.1-20. Extent of damage liability to dealers. (a) The...

Section 31-5.1-21. - Promotional activities. - § 31-5.1-21. Promotional activities. (a) Upon filing of a claim,...