§ 31-5-1 Definitions
§ 31-5-2 Duties of department of revenue
§ 31-5-2.1 Motor vehicle dealers license and hearing board
§ 31-5-5 Dealers’ license required – “Dealer” defined
§ 31-5-6 Application for license
§ 31-5-7 Duration of license
§ 31-5-8 License – Fee
§ 31-5-9 Location specified – Display of license
§ 31-5-10 License required for dealers’ plates
§ 31-5-11 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-12 Responsibility of licensee for acts of agents
§ 31-5-13 Procedure for suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-14 Penalties for violations by dealers
§ 31-5-15 Examination of records – Altered or reset odometers
§ 31-5-16 Complaint to set aside department order
§ 31-5-17 Witnesses before department – Report of findings
§ 31-5-18 Records of transactions maintained by dealers
§ 31-5-18.1 Inspection of records and premises
§ 31-5-18.2 Sale of used motor vehicles – Annual reports
§ 31-5-18.3 Sale of all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s)
§ 31-5-19 Sunday business permitted
§ 31-5-19.1 Auction of antique and classic motor vehicles
§ 31-5-20 Appropriations for dealer licensing law
§ 31-5-21 Manufacturer’s license required
§ 31-5-22 Application for license – Fee – Expiration
§ 31-5-23 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-24 Denial of license – Hearing
§ 31-5-25 Hearing on suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-26 Appeal from the department of revenue
§ 31-5-27 Criminal liability for violations
§ 31-5-33 Rental of motor vehicles – Licenses required
§ 31-5-34 Application for license – Fee – Expiration
§ 31-5-35 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 31-5-36 Denial of license – Hearing
§ 31-5-37 Hearing on suspension or revocation of license
§ 31-5-38 Certiorari from the department
§ 31-5-39 Criminal liability for violations
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-5 - Dealers', Manufacturers', and Rental Licenses

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.