Section 3-13-12. – Severability.
§ 3-13-12. Severability. If any provision of this chapter is held unconstitutional, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 415, § 1.
Section 3-14-1. – Short title.
§ 3-14-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2.
Section 3-14-2. – Purposes.
§ 3-14-2. Purposes. (a) Primary legislative purpose. The primary legislative purpose of this chapter is to prevent intoxication-related injuries, deaths and other damages among Rhode Island’s population. (b) Secondary purposes. The secondary legislative purposes are: (1) To establish a legal basis for obtaining compensation for those suffering damages as a result of intoxication related incidents […]
Section 3-14-3. – Definitions.
§ 3-14-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Adult” means any person twenty-one (21) years of age or older. (b) “Intoxicated individual” means an individual who is in a state of intoxication as defined by this chapter. (c) “Intoxication” means a substantial […]
Section 3-14-4. – Plaintiffs.
§ 3-14-4. Plaintiffs. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who suffers damage, as provided in § 3-14-8, may bring an action under this chapter. This chapter shall not be construed to limit any currently existing common law or statutory right. (b) The following persons may not bring an action under this chapter […]
Section 3-14-5. – Defendants.
§ 3-14-5. Defendants. The following persons who commit an act giving rise to liability, as provided in § 3-14-6, may be made defendants to a claim under this chapter: (1) An alcoholic beverage retail licensee, and any employee or agent of this licensee; or (2) Any person who, at the time of an act giving […]
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 3-13-5. – Prohibited conduct.
§ 3-13-5. Prohibited conduct. No supplier shall: (1) Induce or coerce, or attempt to induce or coerce, any wholesaler to accept delivery of any malt beverage or any other item or commodity which has not been ordered by the wholesaler. Provided, that recommendation, endorsement, exposition, persuasion, or argument is not deemed to constitute inducements, coercion, […]