It is hereby found and declared as follows:

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 6-49-2

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.

Consumers are bombarded with electronic communications, often times in a fraudulent attempt to solicit personal and private information. In the interest of protecting the citizens of Rhode Island, it is imperative that the general assembly establish safeguards against such practices. Notwithstanding any provision of the general or public law, rule, or regulation, the general assembly shall establish regulations pertaining to the prevention of electronic mail fraud.

History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 628, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 36.