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2017 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
Section 31-5.1-7 - Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 31-5.1-7 (2017)
§ 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.
It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, non-competition covenants, site-control (whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise), right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards, and assertion of legal or equitable rights.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1974, ch. 292, § 1.)
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