Section 3-14-13. – Privileges.
§ 3-14-13. Privileges. (a) No licensee is liable for damages resulting from a good faith refusal to serve liquor to any individual who: (1) Fails to show proper identification of age; (2) Reasonably appears to be a minor; or (3) Is refused service in a good faith effort to prevent him or her from becoming […]
Section 3-14-14. – Repealed.
§ 3-14-14. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 158, § 2, effective June 30, 2011; P.L. 2011, ch. 274, § 2, effective July 12, 2011.
Section 3-14-15. – Repealed.
§ 3-14-15. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 36, § 14, effective July 1, 1996.
Section 3-14-6. – Liability for negligent service of liquor.
§ 3-14-6. Liability for negligent service of liquor. (a) A defendant, as described in § 3-14-5, who negligently serves liquor to a minor is liable for damages proximately caused by the minor’s consumption of the liquor. (b) A defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, who negligently serves liquor to a visibly intoxicated individual is liable […]
Section 3-14-7. – Liability for reckless service of liquor.
§ 3-14-7. Liability for reckless service of liquor. (a) A defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, who recklessly provides liquor to a minor is liable for damages proximately caused by that minor’s consumption of the liquor. (b) A defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, who recklessly serves liquor to a visibly intoxicated individual is liable […]
Section 3-14-8. – Damages.
§ 3-14-8. Damages. (a) Damages may be awarded for all injuries recognized under Rhode Island common or statutory law. (b) Punitive damages may be awarded in all actions based on reckless conduct, as set forth in § 3-14-7(c). Punitive damages may not be awarded for actions based on negligent conduct, as set forth in § […]
Section 3-14-9. – Common law claims and defenses.
§ 3-14-9. Common law claims and defenses. Common law claims and defenses applicable to tort actions based on negligence and recklessness in this state shall not be limited by this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2.
Section 3-14-10. – Settlement — Release — Contributions — Indemnity.
§ 3-14-10. Settlement — Release — Contributions — Indemnity. (a) A plaintiff’s settlement and proper release of either the intoxicated tortfeasor or a defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, will not bar potential claims against any other defendant(s). (b) The amount paid to a plaintiff in consideration for the settlement and proper release of any […]
Section 3-14-11. – Statute of limitations.
§ 3-14-11. Statute of limitations. Any action under this chapter against a defendant alleging negligent or reckless conduct must be brought within three (3) years after the cause of action accrues. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2.
Section 3-14-12. – Evidence of responsible serving practices.
§ 3-14-12. Evidence of responsible serving practices. (a) Proof of defendant’s responsible serving practices is admissible as evidence that the server was not negligent or reckless. Responsible serving practices include, but are not limited to: (1) Defendant’s and defendant’s employees’ attendance at a server education training course; and (2) Defendant’s implementation, at the time of […]