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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose
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(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Reparation Act.” (b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a matter of grave conce…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.1. Legislative findings and intent
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WHEREAS, the General Assembly has conducted extensive hearings on the issue of mandatory automobile insurance and finds that: (1) Mandatory automobile liability insurance will not guarantee that all drivers will carry automobile liability insurance and in other states with mandat…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.2. Subpoena
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The governor shall have the right to grant subpoena powers, by executive order, to any commission or task force created to investigate the causes for the high cost of automobile insurance in Rhode Island, as referenced in § 31-47-1.1(8).
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-11. Reinstatement of suspended license or registration
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Any order of suspension or impoundment issued under this chapter may be terminated at any time if the administrator of the division of motor vehicles determines upon a showing of proof of financial security that the operator or owner of the motor vehicle was in compliance with fi…