Section 6-13.1-9. – Forfeiture of corporate franchise.
§ 6-13.1-9. Forfeiture of corporate franchise. Upon petition by the attorney general, the superior court may, in its discretion, order the dissolution or suspension or forfeiture of franchise of any corporation that violates the terms of an injunction issued under § 6-13.1-5. History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. 12, § 1.
Section 6-13.1-24. – Registration with secretary of state.
§ 6-13.1-24. Registration with secretary of state. Any credit bureau doing business in this state shall immediately register in the office of the secretary of state and shall state its corporate or company name; agent for service of process; business address; and phone number. Any credit bureau shall notify the office of secretary of state, […]
Section 6-13.1-10. – Severability.
§ 6-13.1-10. Severability. If any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, or the application of any provision of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the chapter and its applicability to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. […]
Section 6-13.1-25. – Penalties.
§ 6-13.1-25. Penalties. A violation of §§ 6-13.1-21, 6-13.1-22 or 6-13.1-23 shall constitute a deceptive trade practice for enforcement purposes. Any credit bureau that negligently fails to comply with the requirements imposed under this chapter with respect to any consumer and that does not achieve compliance within three (3) working days of being notified of […]
Section 6-13.1-11. – Short title.
§ 6-13.1-11. Short title. This chapter shall be known and designated as the “Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. 12, § 1.
Section 6-13.1-1. – Definitions.
§ 6-13.1-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Documentary material” means the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or other tangible document or recording wherever situated. (2) “Examination” of documentary material includes the inspection, study, or copying of any documentary material, and […]
Section 6-13.1-2. – Unlawful acts or practices.
§ 6-13.1-2. Unlawful acts or practices. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are declared unlawful. History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. 12, § 1.
Section 6-13.1-3. – Interpretation.
§ 6-13.1-3. Interpretation. It is the intent of the legislature that in construing §§ 6-13.1-1 and 6-13.1-2 due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relating to § 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act. 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)(1), as from time to […]
Section 6-13.1-4. – Exemptions.
§ 6-13.1-4. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to actions or transactions permitted under laws administered by the department of business regulation or other regulatory body or officer acting under statutory authority of this state or the United States. (b) For actions brought by the attorney general, the exemption in subsection (a) applies […]
Section 6-13.1-5. – Restraining prohibited acts.
§ 6-13.1-5. Restraining prohibited acts. (a) Whenever the attorney general has reason to believe that any person is using, has used, or is about to use any method, act, or practice declared to be unlawful by § 6-13.1-2, and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action in […]