Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 50 - Common Carriers
Subchapter 10 - Motor Carriers of Passengers
Part 5 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Passengers via Transportation Network Companies (815-RICR-50-10-5)
Section 815-RICR-50-10-5.8 - Division Audit Powers

A. The Division shall have the authority, on an annual basis, to visually inspect a sample of records that the TNC is required to maintain. The sample shall be chosen randomly by the Division in a manner agreeable to both the Division and the TNC. The TNC shall transmit the requested records to the Division within 14 business days of request, via a secure delivery method, which may include use of encryption security.

B. In response to a complaint against a TNC driver, or upon reasonable suspicion that a violation of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 39-14.2 has occurred, the Division is authorized to inspect records held by the TNC that are necessary to complete its investigation.

C. Any records inspected by the Division shall be held confidential and are not subject to disclosure to a third party without the prior written consent of the TNC. Such records shall also be exempt from disclosure under the Rhode Island Access to Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 38-2).