Section 31-5.1-21. – Promotional activities.
§ 31-5.1-21. Promotional activities. (a) Upon filing of a claim, a manufacturer or distributor shall compensate a dealer for any incentive or reimbursement program sponsored by the manufacturer or distributor, under the terms of which the dealer is eligible for compensation. (b)(1) A claim filed under this section shall be: (i) In the manner and […]
Section 31-5.1-11. – Sales to the state.
§ 31-5.1-11. Sales to the state. In connection with a sale of a motor vehicle or vehicles to the state or to any political subdivision, no manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall offer any discounts, refunds, or any other similar type of inducement to any dealer without making the same offer or offers to all other […]
Section 31-5.1-12. – Enforcement.
§ 31-5.1-12. Enforcement. (a) The department shall enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If the department deems that there has been a violation of this chapter, the department shall hold a show cause hearing for revocation or suspension of a license in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42. […]
Section 31-5.1-13. – Civil remedies.
§ 31-5.1-13. Civil remedies. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, any consumer who is injured by a violation of this chapter, or any party to a franchise who is so injured in his or her business or property by a violation […]
Section 31-5.1-14. – Contracts void.
§ 31-5.1-14. Contracts void. Any contract, part of a contract, or practice under a contract in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void and unenforceable. History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 292, § 1.
Section 31-5.1-15. – Limitation of action.
§ 31-5.1-15. Limitation of action. Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter shall be commenced within four (4) years next after the cause of action accrues. If a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the […]
Section 31-5.1-16. – Bill to set aside department order.
§ 31-5.1-16. Bill to set aside department order. Any licensee or other person in interest, who is dissatisfied with the final order of the department, may appeal to the sixth division of the district court pursuant to the procedure established in § 42-35-15. History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 448, […]
Section 31-5.1-17. – Severability.
§ 31-5.1-17. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. History […]
Section 31-5.1-18. – Transportation damages.
§ 31-5.1-18. Transportation damages. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the new motor vehicle dealer is solely liable for damages to new motor vehicles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser. (b) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the […]
Section 31-5.1-19. – Risk of loss.
§ 31-5.1-19. Risk of loss. (a) If a new motor vehicle dealer determines the method of transportation, as defined in § 31-5.1-18(c), then the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier. (b) In every other instance, the risk of loss remains with the manufacturer until such time […]