Section 27-10.1-1.1. – Emergency licenses.
§ 27-10.1-1.1. Emergency licenses. (a) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner may permit an experienced motor vehicle appraiser to act as a motor vehicle physical damage appraiser in this state without a Rhode Island license if: (1) The appraiser is either a licensed appraiser in another state which requires a license […]
Section 27-10.1-2. – “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” defined.
§ 27-10.1-2. “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” defined. (a) “Motor vehicle physical damage appraiser” means any person that practices as a business the appraising of damages to motor vehicles insured under automobile physical damage policies on or on behalf of third party claimants. (b) A Rhode Island resident business entity acting as a motor vehicle […]
Section 27-10.1-3. – Independent status required.
§ 27-10.1-3. Independent status required. All persons, partnerships, corporations, or individuals engaged in the motor vehicle physical damage appraisal business shall operate separate and apart from any body repair shop, or motor vehicle repair shop, of any new or used automobile dealership. Those engaged in this business shall retain a permanent established address affording themselves […]