Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 20 - Dealer Licensing and Registration
Part 1 - Dealers, Manufacturers, and Rental Licenses
Section 280-RICR-30-20-1.2 - Purpose
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 20 1.2
Current through September 18, 2024
A. These Rules and Regulations are promulgated in order to protect the interest of the public when dealing with motor vehicle dealers in Rhode Island. Any violation of these provisions may result in:
1. revocation of a dealer's
license or
2. suspension of a
dealer's license or
3. suspension
or loss of dealer's registration plates or
4. full restitution of any money and/or motor
vehicle repairs and parts suffered by a purchaser as a result of an
unconscionable practice or illegal transaction as may be determined by the
Department of Revenue; and/or
5. a
fine imposed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§
31-5-14(a) and
(c), as amended.
B. The purpose of these Rules is to implement the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 31-5 and 31-5.1 regarding the issuance, suspension and/or revocation of dealers', manufacturers' and rental licenses as well as the regulation of business practices among businesses seeking or holding those licenses. Furthermore, these Rules are implemented to regulate business practices between dealers, manufacturers and distributors.
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