§47-16-1. Citation of Article

This article may be cited as the "Collection Agency Act of 1973."

§47-16-2. Definitions

The following words and terms as used in this article shall be construed as follows: (a) "Claim" means any obligation for the payment of money due or asserted to be due to another person, firm, corporation or association. (b) "Collection agency" means and includes all persons, firms, corporations and associations: (1) Directly or indirectly engaged […]

§47-16-3. Scope

No person, firm, corporation or association shall establish or conduct within this state a collection agency except as authorized by this article.

§47-16-4. Requirements for Conduct of Agency

(a) License. — No person, firm, corporation or association shall conduct within this state a collection agency without having first applied for and obtained a business franchise registration certificate pursuant to section two, article twelve, chapter eleven of this code, nor shall any person, firm, corporation or association establish or operate a collection agency or […]

§47-16-5. Penalty; Civil Liability

(a) Any person, firm, corporation or association violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000. (b) Any person, firm, corporation or association violating any of the provisions of this article shall, in addition to any civil liability arising […]