§ 31-5-1 Definitions
§ 31-5-2 Duties of department of revenue
§ 31-5-2.1 Motor vehicle dealers license and hearing board
§ 31-5-5 Dealers’ license required – “Dealer” defined
§ 31-5-6 Application for license
§ 31-5-7 Duration of license
§ 31-5-8 License – Fee
§ 31-5-9 Location specified – Display of license
§ 31-5-10 License required for dealers’ plates
§ 31-5-11 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-12 Responsibility of licensee for acts of agents
§ 31-5-13 Procedure for suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-14 Penalties for violations by dealers
§ 31-5-15 Examination of records – Altered or reset odometers
§ 31-5-16 Complaint to set aside department order
§ 31-5-17 Witnesses before department – Report of findings
§ 31-5-17.1 Repealed
§ 31-5-18 Records of transactions maintained by dealers
§ 31-5-18.1 Inspection of records and premises
§ 31-5-18.2 Sale of used motor vehicles – Annual reports
§ 31-5-18.3 Sale of all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s)
§ 31-5-19 Sunday business permitted
§ 31-5-19.1 Auction of antique and classic motor vehicles
§ 31-5-20 Appropriations for dealer licensing law
§ 31-5-21 Manufacturer’s license required
§ 31-5-22 Application for license – Fee – Expiration
§ 31-5-23 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-24 Denial of license – Hearing
§ 31-5-25 Hearing on suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-26 Appeal from the department of revenue
§ 31-5-27 Criminal liability for violations
§ 31-5-33 Rental of motor vehicles – Licenses required
§ 31-5-34 Application for license – Fee – Expiration
§ 31-5-35 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-36 Denial of license – Hearing
§ 31-5-37 Hearing on suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-38 Certiorari from the department
§ 31-5-39 Criminal liability for violations

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-5 - Dealers', Manufacturers', and Rental Licenses

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • 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

  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.