Section 6-54-6. – Application to arbitration agreements.
§ 6-54-6. Application to arbitration agreements. This chapter shall not apply to provisions for the binding arbitration of disputes contained in a dealership agreement, if the criteria for determining whether good cause existed for a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, and the relief provided is no less than that provided for in this chapter. History of […]
Section 6-54-7. – Action for damages and injunctive relief.
§ 6-54-7. Action for damages and injunctive relief. If any grantor violates this chapter, a dealer may bring an action against such grantor in any court of competent jurisdiction for damages sustained by the dealer as a consequence of the grantor’s violation, together with the actual costs of the action, including reasonable actual attorneys’ fees, […]
Section 6-54-8. – Temporary injunctions.
§ 6-54-8. Temporary injunctions. In any action brought by a dealer against a grantor under this chapter, any violation of this chapter by the grantor is deemed an irreparable injury to the dealer in determining if temporary injunctions should issue. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 370, § 1.
Section 6-54-9. – Nonapplicability.
§ 6-54-9. Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to malt beverage dealerships; motor vehicle dealerships; insurance agency relationships; any relationship relating to the sale or administration of insurance or any similar contract with an entity organized under chapter 19 or 20 of title 27; fuel distribution dealerships; door-to-door sales; dealers and single-line dealers as defined […]
Section 6-54-10. – Exclusive jurisdiction.
§ 6-54-10. Exclusive jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any agreements between grantor and dealer to the contrary, the courts in Rhode Island shall have the exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to this chapter including, but not limited to, any claim for which a dealer relies on this chapter as a defense to any […]
Section 6-55-1. – Lease of motor vehicle by active duty armed forces member — Unilateral termination of lease under certain circumstances.
§ 6-55-1. Lease of motor vehicle by active duty armed forces member — Unilateral termination of lease under certain circumstances. (a) A lease of a motor vehicle used, or intended to be used, by a servicemember, or a servicemember’s dependents, may be unilaterally terminated if: (1) The lease is executed by or on behalf of […]
Section 6-56-1. – Short title.
§ 6-56-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Supplemental Commercial Law for the Uniform Regulation of Virtual-Currency Businesses Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 226, § 5; P.L. 2019, ch. 246, § 5.
Section 6-56-2. – Definitions.
§ 6-56-2. Definitions. (a) As used in this chapter: (1) “Article 8” means Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code, as amended, in substantially the form approved by the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. (2) “Control” has the meaning provided in § 19-14.3-1.1(1). (3) “Hague Securities Convention” […]
Section 6-56-3. – Scope.
§ 6-56-3. Scope. This chapter applies to: (1) A person or transaction governed by the Uniform Regulation of Virtual-Currency Businesses Act; and (2) A user that is not a resident if the user or transaction with the user would be governed by the Uniform Regulation of Virtual-Currency Businesses Act if the user were a resident. […]
Section 6-52-1. – Definitions.
§ 6-52-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Business” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability company, or other group, however organized and whether or not organized to operate at a profit, including a financial institution organized, chartered, or holding a license or authorization certificate under the laws of this state or […]