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RI Gen L § 7-15-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-1 - Definitions.

§ 7-15-1. Definitions.(a) "Enterprise" includes any sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated for a particular purpose although not a legal entity.(b) "Person" includes any individual or entity capable of holding a legal or beneficial interest in property.(c) "Racketeering activity" means any act or threat involving murder, kidnapping, gambling, arson in the first, second, or third degree, robbery, bribery, extortion, larceny or prostitution, or any dealing in narcotic or dangerous drugs that is chargeable as a crime under state law and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, or child exploitations for commercial or immoral purposes in violation of § 11-9-1(b) or (c) or § 11-9-1.1.(d) "Unlawful debt" means a debt incurred or contracted in an illegal gambling activity or business or that is unenforceable under state law in whole or in part as to principal or interest because of the law relating to usury.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 353, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-2 - Prohibited activities.

§ 7-15-2. Prohibited activities.(a) It is unlawful for any person who has knowingly received any income derived directly or indirectly from a racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt, to directly or indirectly use or invest any part of that income, or the proceeds of that income in the acquisition of an interest in, or the establishment or operation of any enterprise.(b) It is unlawful for any person through a racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt to directly or indirectly acquire or maintain any interest in or control of any enterprise.(c) It is unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise to conduct or participate in the conduct of the affairs of the enterprise through racketeering activity or collection of an unlawful debt.(d) Provided, that a purchase of securities on the open market for purposes of investment and without the intention of controlling or participating in the control of the issuer, or of assisting another to do so, is not unlawful under this section if the securities of the issuer held by the purchaser, the members of his immediate family, and his or her or their accomplices in a racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt after the purchase do not amount in the aggregate to one percent (1%) of the outstanding securities of any one class, and do not, either in law or in fact, confer the power to elect one or more directors of the issuer.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-3 - Penalties for violations - Disposition of seized property.

§ 7-15-3. Penalties for violations — Disposition of seized property.(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or imprisoned not more than ten (10) years, or both, and forfeits to the state:(1) Any property acquired or maintained in violation of this chapter;(2) Any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds that were obtained directly or indirectly from the commission of an offense in violation of this chapter;(3) Any: (i) Interest in; (ii) Security of; (iii) Claim against; or (iv) Property or contractual right of any kind affording a source of influence over; any enterprise that the person has established, participated in, operated, controlled, or conducted in violation of this chapter; provided that the value of the property forfeited shall not exceed the sum of the money invested in violation of § 7-15-2(a) plus the appreciated value of the money.(b) Upon conviction of a person under this chapter, the superior court shall authorize the attorney general to seize all property or other interest declared forfeited under this chapter on any terms and conditions as the court deems proper. The state shall dispose of all property or other interest seized under this chapter as soon as feasible making due provision for the rights of innocent persons. If a property right or other interest is not exercisable or transferable for value by the state it expires and does not revert to the convicted person.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 353, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-4 - Civil remedies - Actions by attorney general and injured persons.

§ 7-15-4. Civil remedies — Actions by attorney general and injured persons.(a) The superior courts of the state have jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter by issuing appropriate orders, including, but not limited to:(1) Ordering any person to divest himself, herself, or itself of any interest, direct or indirect, in any enterprise;(2) Imposing reasonable restrictions on the future activities or investments of any person, including, but not limited to, prohibiting any person from engaging in the same type of endeavor as the enterprise engaged in; or(3) Ordering dissolution or reorganization of any enterprise, making due provisions for the rights of innocent persons.(b) The attorney general may institute proceedings under this section. In any action brought by the state under this section, the court shall proceed as soon as practicable to the hearing and determination of the action. Pending final determination of the action, the court may at any time enter any restraining orders or prohibitions, or take any other actions, including the acceptance of satisfactory performance bonds, as it deems proper.(c) Any person injured in his, her, or its business or property by reason of a violation of this chapter may sue in any appropriate court and shall recover treble damages and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. In order for an injured person to recover pursuant to this subsection, it is not necessary to show that the defendant has been convicted of a criminal violation of this chapter.(d) A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding brought by the state under this chapter shall estop the defendant from denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense in any subsequent civil proceeding brought by the state.(e) In addition to, or in lieu of, the criminal forfeiture procedure of this act, any property described in § 7-15-3 is subject to civil forfeiture pursuant to this section.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 353, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-5 - Proceedings - Open or closed.

§ 7-15-5. Proceedings — Open or closed.In any proceeding ancillary to or in any civil action instituted by the state under this chapter, the proceedings may be open or closed to the public at the discretion of the court after consideration of the rights of affected persons.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-6 - Application.

§ 7-15-6. Application.It is not a defense in any action brought under this chapter that the racketeering activity as defined in § 7-15-1(c) occurred prior to May 5, 1979.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 14.
RI Gen L § 7-15-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-8 - Jurisdiction.

§ 7-15-8. Jurisdiction.The superior court has jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising under this chapter and to enter any orders that may be required to implement the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-9 - Remedies cumulative.

§ 7-15-9. Remedies cumulative.The criminal sanctions and civil remedies provided for in this chapter are cumulative of each other and of existing powers and remedies which are provided for by statute or are inherent in the court.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-10 - Construction.

§ 7-15-10. Construction.The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-15-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-15 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|Section 7-15-11 - Severability.

§ 7-15-11. Severability.If any provision of this chapter is held unconstitutional, this decision does not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-16-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-1 - Short title.

§ 7-16-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act".History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-16-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-3 - Purpose and duration.

§ 7-16-3. Purpose and duration.Every limited-liability company organized under this chapter has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business, and has perpetual existence until dissolved as terminated in accordance with this chapter, unless a more limited purpose or duration is set forth in the articles of organization.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 188, § 5; P.L. 2002, ch. 205, § 2.
RI Gen L § 7-16-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-3.1 - Professional services.

§ 7-16-3.1. Professional services.A limited-liability company may render professional services, as defined in § 7-5.1-2, as and to the extent permitted under law or rules and regulations of the applicable regulatory agency or agencies, as defined in § 7-5.1-2. Each regulatory agency as so defined is authorized to adopt, subject to applicable law, rules and regulations regarding a domestic and foreign limited-liability company rendering professional services. The rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with law or rules or regulations regarding the rendering of professional services through a professional corporation.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 205, § 3.
RI Gen L § 7-16-3.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-3.2 - Liability in rendering professional services.

§ 7-16-3.2. Liability in rendering professional services.(a) The liability of an individual authorized to practice a profession for his or her own negligence, wrongful acts or misconduct, or that of any person under his or her direct supervision and control, other than in an administrative capacity, shall not be affected by the individual's providing professional services in this state as a member or agent of a domestic or foreign limited-liability company.(b) An individual authorized to practice a profession and who is a member of a domestic or foreign limited-liability company rendering professional services in this state is not liable solely by reason of being a member for any negligence, wrongful acts or misconduct of another member or agent of the limited-liability company. A domestic or foreign limited-liability company rendering professional services in the state is liable for the negligence, wrongful acts or misconduct of its members and agents providing professional services through the limited-liability company within the scope of their authority or apparent authority to act for the limited-liability company.(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the personal liability of a member in a limited-liability company engaged in the rendering of professional services shall not be less than or greater than the personal liability of a shareholder of a professional corporation organized under chapter 5.1 of this title engaged in the rendering of the same professional services.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 205, § 3.
RI Gen L § 7-16-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-5 - Formation.

§ 7-16-5. Formation.(a) One or more persons may form a limited-liability company by delivering or causing to be delivered executed articles of organization for filing with the secretary of state.(b) When the secretary of state accepts the articles of organization for filing and issues the certificate of organization, the limited-liability company is formed under the name and subject to the conditions and provisions stated in its articles of organization.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 188, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 57, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 123, § 5.
RI Gen L § 7-16-5.3, 7-16-5.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-5.3, 7-16-5.4 - [Repealed.]

§ 7-16-5.3, 7-16-5.4. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 7-16-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-6 - Articles of organization.

§ 7-16-6. Articles of organization.(a) The articles of organization shall set forth:(1) The name of the limited-liability company;(2) The name and address of its resident agent in this state;(3) A statement whether, under the articles of organization and any written operating agreement made or intended to be made, the limited-liability company is intended to be:(i) Treated as a partnership,(ii) As a corporation, or(iii) Disregarded as an entity separate from its member for purposes of federal income taxation;(4) The address of the principal office of the limited-liability company if it is determined at the time of organization;(5) Any other provision, not inconsistent with law, that the members elect to set out in the articles, including, but not limited to, any limitation of the purposes or duration for which the limited-liability company is formed, and any other provision that may be included in an operating agreement;(6) A statement of whether the limited-liability company is to be managed by its members or by one or more managers, and if the limited-liability company has managers at the time of its formation, the name and address of each manager;(7) The name and address of the person authorized to sign and who does sign the articles of organization.(b) It is not necessary to set out in the articles of organization any of the powers enumerated in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 240, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 188, § 5; P.L. 2007, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-16-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-7 - Execution of articles.

§ 7-16-7. Execution of articles.(a) Articles required by this chapter to be filed with the secretary of state shall be executed in the following manner:(1) Articles of organization must be signed by at least one person who need not be a member of the limited-liability company and who is authorized to do so by the persons forming the limited-liability company; and(2) Articles of amendment, restated articles of organization, articles of merger or consolidation and articles of dissolution must be signed by an authorized person.(b) An attorney-in-fact may sign for any authorized person. Powers of attorney need not be sworn to, verified or acknowledged, and need not be filed with the secretary of state.(c) The execution of any articles under this chapter constitutes an affirmation that the facts stated are true.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 240, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-16-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-8 - Filing. [Effective January 1, 2019, and until July 1, 2020.]

§ 7-16-8. Filing.(a) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any document under this chapter that does not conform with law.(b) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any organizational document, qualification, registration, change of resident agent report, service of process, notice, or other document until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state.(c) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any article of dissolution, cancellation of registration, or article of merger until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid.(d) The secretary of state may not accept for filing the reinstatement of a limited-liability company's certificate of organization or registration until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid, as evidenced by an appropriate certificate of good standing issued by the division of taxation.(e) The secretary of state may not accept for filing a certificate of conversion to a non-Rhode Island entity until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid.(f) When the secretary of state accepts the articles of organization or a certificate of registration or any other document filed under this chapter, the secretary of state shall:(1) Endorse on the document the date and time of its acceptance for filing;(2) Promptly file the document; and(3) Issue a certificate or other evidence that establishes:(i) That the document was accepted for filing by the secretary of state; and(ii) The date and time of the acceptance for filing.(g) The document becomes effective upon the issuance of the certificate or other evidence or at any later date that is set forth within the document, not more than ninety (90) days after the filing of such document.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 360, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 82, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 67, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 80, § 3; P.L. 2015, ch. 88, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 376, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 14, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 24, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-16-8.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-8.1 - Filing. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

§ 7-16-8. Filing. [Effective July 1, 2020.]   (a) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any document under this chapter that does not conform with law.  (b) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any organizational document, qualification, registration, change of resident agent report, service of process, notice, or other document until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state.  (c) The secretary of state may not accept for filing any article of dissolution, cancellation of registration, or article of merger until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid.  (d) The secretary of state may not accept for filing the reinstatement of a limited-liability company's certificate of organization or registration until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid, as evidenced by an appropriate certificate of good standing issued by the division of taxation.  (e) The secretary of state may not accept for filing a certificate of conversion to a non-Rhode Island entity until all required filing and other fees have been paid to the secretary of state and all fees and taxes have been paid.  (f) When the secretary of state accepts the articles of organization or a certificate of registration or any other document filed under this chapter, the secretary of state shall:  (1) Endorse on the document the date and time of its acceptance for filing;  (2) Promptly file the document; and  (3) Issue a certificate or other evidence that establishes:  (i) That the document was accepted for filing by the secretary of state; and  (ii) The date and time of the acceptance for filing.  (g) The document becomes effective upon the issuance of the certificate or other evidence or at any later date that is set forth within the document, not more than ninety (90) days after the filing of such document.    History of Section. (P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 360, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 82, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 67, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 80, § 3; P.L. 2015, ch. 88, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 376, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 14, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 24, § 1.)
RI Gen L § 7-16-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited-Liability Company Act|Section 7-16-10 - Reservation of name - Transfer of reserved name.

§ 7-16-10. Reservation of name — Transfer of reserved name.(a) The exclusive right to use a specified name for a domestic or foreign limited-liability company may be reserved by:(1) A person who intends to organize a domestic limited-liability company;(2) A domestic limited-liability company or foreign limited-liability company registered in this state which, in either case, proposes to change its name;(3) A foreign limited-liability company that intends to register in this state; or(4) Any person intending to organize a foreign limited-liability company and intending to have it registered in this state and adopt that name.(b) A person may reserve a specified name by filing a signed application with the secretary of state and, if the secretary of state finds that the name is available, the secretary of state shall reserve the name for one hundred twenty (120) days for the exclusive use of the applicant.(c) The exclusive right to use a reserved name may be transferred to another person by filing with the secretary of state a notice of the transfer which specifies the name and address of the transferee and is signed by the applicant for whom the name was reserved.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.