Rhode Island General Laws 31-7-4. Reciprocity
The provisions of § 31-7-1 shall be operative as to a nonresident owner or operator only to the extent that, under the laws of his or her residence or licensing country, state, territory, or district, like privileges are granted to motor vehicle owners resident of and registered under the laws of this state or operators licensed under the laws of this state. The division of motor vehicles shall finally determine the extent of the privileges granted to nonresident owners and operators of motor vehicles in the registration of motor vehicles and licenses of operators. The division of motor vehicles is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of the state with the appropriate authorities of any state in the United States of America or of the District of Columbia with respect to all fees or taxes imposed by this state and by any other state or the District of Columbia on motor vehicles, on the operation of motor vehicles, or on any transaction incident to the operation of motor vehicles.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 5, § 2; P.L. 1951, ch. 2826, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 31-7-4.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-7-4
- Motor vehicle: means any vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power for use on the public streets, roads, and highways;
(2) "Odometer" means an instrument for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation;
(3) "Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or business trust including, but not limited to, private individuals and motor vehicle dealers, both wholesale and retail, whether the private individual or dealer is a dealer in the ordinary course of business or not;
(4) "Repair and replacement" means to restore to a sound working condition by replacing the instrument or any part thereof or by correcting what is inoperative;
(5) "Transfer" means to acquire ownership by purchase, gift, bequest, or any other means. See Rhode Island General Laws 31-23.2-2
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8