§ 31-38-1 Vehicles without required equipment or in unsafe condition – Inspection sticker for used cars for sale required
§ 31-38-2 Inspection by any proper officer
§ 31-38-3 Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws
§ 31-38-4 Director of department of revenue to require periodic inspection
§ 31-38-5 Inspection of vehicles purchased outside the state
§ 31-38-6 Appointment of official inspection stations
§ 31-38-7 Operation of official stations
§ 31-38-8 Improper representation as official station
§ 31-38-9 False certificates
§ 31-38-10 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of permit
§ 31-38-11 Penalty for violation
§ 31-38-12 Fee for inspection certificates
§ 31-38-13 Fleet operators
§ 31-38-14 Vehicles exempt from inspections
§ 31-38-17 Procedure for a review of an order of the director of revenue
§ 31-38-18 Conduct of hearings
§ 31-38-19 Severability
§ 31-38-20 Appropriations and disbursements
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-38 - Inspection of Motor Vehicles

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