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2022 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-13.1 - Deceptive Trade Practices
Section 6-13.1-30. - Cash payment for retail purchases.

Universal Citation:
RI Gen L § 6-13.1-30. (2022)
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§ 6-13.1-30. Cash payment for retail purchases.

It shall be a deceptive trade practice in violation of this chapter for any retail establishment offering goods or services for sale to discriminate against a prospective customer by requiring the use of credit for purchase of goods or services. All retail establishments shall accept legal tender currency when offered as payment. Provided, the provisions of this section shall not apply to online purchases or sales made over the internet.

History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 78, § 1.

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