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R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3-1. Statement of purpose
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The purposes of this chapter are to further highway safety by promoting the proper and efficient repair of malfunctioning or disabled motor vehicles and to protect consumers from dishonest, deceptive, and fraudulent practices in the repair of motor vehicles. The purpose of this c…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Consumer protection unit” means the consumer protection unit of the department of the attorney general. (2) “Day” means calendar day, except that if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, there is an extension of time to the conclusion of th…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3-3. Obligations of motor vehicle repair shop
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The repair shop shall: (1)(i) Upon request of any customer, make an estimate, in writing, of the parts and labor necessary for each specific repair or service offered and not charge for work done or parts supplied in excess of the estimate without the consent of the customer. The…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3-4. Powers and duties of the attorney general
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(a) Under this chapter, the department of attorney general’s consumer protection unit has the power to make and conduct any investigations that it deems proper to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The consumer protection unit will accept complaints against a repair shop up…