2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-5.1 - Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
Chapter 31-5.1-21 - Promotional activities.

§ 31-5.1-21 Promotional activities. – (a) Upon filing of a claim, a manufacturer or distributor shall compensate a dealer for any incentive or reimbursement program sponsored by the manufacturer or distributor, under the terms of which the dealer is eligible for compensation.

(b) A claim filed under this section shall be:

(i) In the manner and form prescribed by the manufacturer or distributor; and

(ii) Approved or disapproved within thirty (30) days of receipt.

(2) A claim not approved or disapproved within thirty (30) days of receipt shall be deemed approved.

(3) Payment of a claim filed under this section shall be made within thirty (30) days of approval.

(c) If a claim filed under this section is shown by the manufacturer or distributor to be false or unsubstantiated, the manufacturer or distributor may charge back the claim within one year from the date the claim was paid or credit issued or one year from the end of a manufacturer program that does not exceed one year in length, whichever is later.

(2) This paragraph does not limit the right of a manufacturer or distributor to charge back for any claim that is proven fraudulent.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1995, ch. 339, § 2; P.L. 2009, ch. 227, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 228, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 239, § 4.)