Section 6-36-1. – Short title.
§ 6-36-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Antitrust Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 98, § 1.
Section 6-36-10. – Injunction against and civil penalties for violations of this chapter.
§ 6-36-10. Injunction against and civil penalties for violations of this chapter. (a) Jurisdiction of courts. The superior court of this state shall have jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter, provided that the statutory minimum amount in controversy is properly present. In addition to granting prohibitory injunctions and other restraints for a […]
Section 6-36-11. – Enforcement.
§ 6-36-11. Enforcement. (a) Action for treble damages. Any person or public body, including the United States, injured in his or her business or property by reason of a violation of the provisions of this chapter may sue in superior court and shall recover threefold the damages sustained by him or her, together with reasonable […]
Section 6-36-12. – Attorney general — Suits parens patriae.
§ 6-36-12. Attorney general — Suits parens patriae. (a) The attorney general may bring a civil action in superior court in the name of the state, as parens patriae on behalf of persons residing in this state, to secure monetary relief as provided in this section for injuries sustained by the persons to their property […]
Section 6-36-13. – Proof of aggregate damages.
§ 6-36-13. Proof of aggregate damages. In any action brought by the attorney general under either § 6-36-11 or 6-36-12, the attorney general may recover aggregate damages sustained by the public bodies and by the citizens and residents of this state as respectively their interests shall appear in the case, without separately proving the claims […]
Section 6-36-14. – Agreements with other plaintiffs — Settlements — Cooperation with other governments — Division of antitrust.
§ 6-36-14. Agreements with other plaintiffs — Settlements — Cooperation with other governments — Division of antitrust. (a) In any action brought by the attorney general pursuant either to this chapter or to the federal antitrust laws, or both, for the recovery of damages or other proper relief, the attorney general may enter into agreements […]
Section 6-36-15. – Common law powers.
§ 6-36-15. Common law powers. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to limit the common law powers of the attorney general. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 98, § 1.
Section 6-36-16. – Criminal penalties — Consent decrees.
§ 6-36-16. Criminal penalties — Consent decrees. (a) Fines and penalties. Any person or corporation, or any officer or agent of any person or corporation, who shall knowingly violate the provisions of this chapter or knowingly aid in or advise a violation, or who, as principal, manager, director, stockholder owning ten percent (10%) or more […]
Section 6-36-17. – Forfeiture of charter rights and privileges to do business.
§ 6-36-17. Forfeiture of charter rights and privileges to do business. (a)(1) Upon the failure of any person to comply with the terms of a final judgment or decree rendered by a court of this state issued for a violation of the provisions of this chapter, or to comply with a consent settlement approved by […]
Section 6-36-18. – Acts of officers, directors, representatives, or agents acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 6-36-18. Acts of officers, directors, representatives, or agents acting within the scope of their authority. (a) A corporation, association, firm, partnership, or limited partnership is liable for the acts of its officers, directors, representatives, or agents acting within the scope of their authority. Proof of the acts of any officer, director, representative, or agent […]
Section 6-36-19. – Proof of conspiracy or combination.
§ 6-36-19. Proof of conspiracy or combination. In a prosecution under this chapter, it shall be sufficient to prove that a conspiracy or combination exists, and that the defendant or defendants belong to it or acted for or in connection with it, without proving all members belonging to it, or providing or producing any article […]
Section 6-36-2. – Purpose — Rules of construction.
§ 6-36-2. Purpose — Rules of construction. (a) The purposes of this chapter are: (1) To complement the laws of the United States governing monopolistic and restrictive trade practices; and (2) To promote the unhampered growth of commerce and industry throughout the state by prohibiting unreasonable restraints of trade and monopolistic practices, inasmuch as these […]
Section 6-36-20. – Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence.
§ 6-36-20. Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence. A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding under this chapter brought by or on behalf of the state of Rhode Island, any of its departments or agencies, or any of its political subdivisions to the effect that a defendant […]
Section 6-36-21. – Notification of civil action.
§ 6-36-21. Notification of civil action. Upon commencement of any civil action by a person, other than the attorney general, for a violation of this chapter, the plaintiff shall mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general and shall file proof of service on the attorney general with the court. The civil action […]
Section 6-36-22. – Promulgation of rules and regulations.
§ 6-36-22. Promulgation of rules and regulations. The attorney general shall, from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations prescribing procedures for the implementation and effectuation of his or her powers and authority under this chapter in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 98, § 1.
Section 6-36-23. – Limitation of actions.
§ 6-36-23. Limitation of actions. Any action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall be barred unless commenced within four (4) years after the cause of action arose, or if the cause of action is based upon a conspiracy in violation of this chapter, within four (4) years after the plaintiff discovered, or […]
Section 6-36-24. – Suspension of limitation.
§ 6-36-24. Suspension of limitation. Whenever any civil or criminal proceedings shall be commenced by the state to prevent, restrain, or punish a violation of this chapter, the running of the statute of limitations in respect to every private right of action arising under this chapter and based in whole or in part on any […]
Section 6-36-25. – Remedies cumulative.
§ 6-36-25. Remedies cumulative. The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative of each other and of existing powers and remedies inherent in the court. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 98, § 1.
Section 6-36-26. – Severability.
§ 6-36-26. Severability. If any provision or phrases of this chapter or applications of any provision or phrases of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or phrases or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or phrase or […]
Section 6-36-3. – Definitions.
§ 6-36-3. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the following meanings: (1) “Commodity” means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, article of commerce, or any other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale; (2) “Department” means the department […]