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RI Gen L § 31-44.2-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-44.2 - Abandoned Mobile and Manufactured Home Act|Section 31-44.2-5 - Order for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home.

§ 31-44.2-5. Order for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home.(a) An action for the removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home may be commenced by a landowner/licensee/municipality if a mobile or manufactured home has been abandoned and the following conditions have been met:(1) The mobile or manufactured home is not entitled to be situated on the property of the landowner/municipality/licensee; and(2) The mobile or manufactured home is:(i) Not connected to electricity or not connected to a source of safe potable water supply sufficient for normal residential needs, or both; or(ii) Not connected to an adequate wastewater disposal system; or(iii) Unoccupied for a period of at least one hundred twenty (120) days and for which there is clear and convincing evidence that the occupant does not intend to return; or(iv) So damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or vermin infested that it creates a hazard to the health and safety of the occupants or the public.(b) The action shall be commenced by filing a thirty-day (30) notice for removal of the mobile or manufactured home, which shall be filed in the appropriate court according to the form provided in § 31-44.2-8.(c) Prior to filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall send a notice in the form provided in § 31-4.2-8 and therein shall specify that the defendant has thirty (30) days from the date notice is mailed therein to remedy the allegations in the complaint and that if he or she fails to do so within that time, suit for possession shall be commenced in accordance with § 31-44.2-4.(d) If the court finds that the defendant failed to remedy the allegations contained in the complaint to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall issue an order for the removal of the abandoned mobile or manufactured home in accordance with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-44.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-44.2 - Abandoned Mobile and Manufactured Home Act|Section 31-44.2-6 - Appeals.

§ 31-44.2-6. Appeals.Appeals of actions brought under this chapter shall be pursuant to § 9-12-10.1.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-44.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-44.2 - Abandoned Mobile and Manufactured Home Act|Section 31-44.2-7 - Execution.

§ 31-44.2-7. Execution.If no appeal is claimed, and if the judgment has not been satisfied, execution shall be issued on the sixth (6th) day following judgment. Executions shall be issued to the division of sheriffs or licensed constables. Every execution issued by any district court pursuant to this chapter shall continue in full force and effect for one year after the date thereof, and be returnable to the district court that issued it in accordance with the provisions of § 9-25-21. All costs in carrying out the mandates of the execution may be added to the execution by the clerk upon approval of the court upon presentment of evidence of the costs.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-44.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-44.2 - Abandoned Mobile and Manufactured Home Act|Section 31-44.2-9 - Auction of abandoned mobile or manufactured home.

§ 31-44.2-9. Auction of abandoned mobile or manufactured home.(a) If an order for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home has been issued in accordance with § 31-44.2-5, the mobile or manufactured home may be sold at public auction. The purchaser of the mobile or manufactured home shall take title of the home free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership, shall receive a sales receipt and bill of sale, and shall be entitled to register the mobile or manufactured home.(b) From the proceeds of the sale of abandoned mobile or manufactured home, the plaintiff shall reimburse itself the expenses of the auction, the costs of towing, preserving, and storing the mobile or manufactured home and all notices and publication costs incurred pursuant to this chapter. Any remainder from the proceeds of a sale shall be held for the owner of the mobile or manufactured home or entitled lienholder for ninety (90) days and then shall be deposited in a special abandoned mobile or manufactured home fund at the department of business regulation that shall remain available for the payment of auction, towing, preserving, storage, and all notice and publication costs that result from other abandoned mobile and manufactured homes, whenever the proceeds from a sale of the other abandoned mobile or manufactured homes are insufficient to meet these expenses and costs.(c) Whenever the director finds that moneys in the abandoned mobile or manufactured home fund are in excess of reserves likely to be needed, he or she may transfer the excess to the general fund. But in the event there are additional claims against the abandoned mobile or manufactured home fund, or if the abandoned mobile or manufactured home fund is temporarily exhausted, these claims shall be met from the general fund to the limit of any transfers previously made to it pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-44.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-44.2 - Abandoned Mobile and Manufactured Home Act|Section 31-44.2-10 - Severability.

§ 31-44.2-10. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-45-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles|Section 31-45-1 - Noise limits.

§ 31-45-1. Noise limits.(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, nor shall the owner of any vehicle allow the vehicle to be operated, at any time, or under any condition of grade, load, acceleration, or deceleration, in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limit based on a distance of fifty feet (50′) from the center of the lane of travel within the speed limit. For the purposes of this section, "dbA" means decibels measured with a calibrated sound level meter weighted to the "A" scale.(b) In speed zones of thirty-five miles per hour (35 mph) or less, not more than eighty-six (86) dbA. In speed zones of more than thirty-five miles per hour (35 mph), not more than ninety (90) dbA.(c) Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 126.
RI Gen L § 31-45-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles|Section 31-45-2 - Establishment of regulations.

§ 31-45-2. Establishment of regulations.The director of the department of revenue is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures to be utilized in the enforcement of this chapter. The director is further authorized to lower the noise standards set forth in this chapter consistent with economic and technological feasibility. The procedure shall allow, to the extent feasible, noise measurement and enforcement action to be accomplished in reasonably confined areas such as residential areas. The adoption of those rules, regulations, and limits shall be pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 28; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 28.
RI Gen L § 31-45-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles|Section 31-45-3 - Applicability.

§ 31-45-3. Applicability.This chapter applies to the total noise from a vehicle and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of law relating to motor vehicle exhaust noise.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 197, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-45-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles|Section 31-45-4 - Penalty.

§ 31-45-4. Penalty.Every person convicted of violating this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 134, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-45-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles|Section 31-45-5 - Motor vehicle radios, stereos and audio systems.

§ 31-45-5. Motor vehicle radios, stereos and audio systems.It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle with a radio, stereo or audio system to produce sound which exceeds those limits specified in this chapter. Police cars, ambulances and fire engines shall not be subject to this section. Local cities and towns may, at their discretion, issue temporary exemption by special permit upon a showing of good cause. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 126.
RI Gen L § 31-46-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-1.1 - Classification of salvage vehicles.

§ 31-46-1.1. Classification of salvage vehicles.There shall be two (2) classifications of salvage vehicles: Classification A indicates the vehicle has extensive damage and is good for "parts only." Classification B indicates the vehicle has considerable damage but is considered repairable. It will be the responsibility of insurance companies to evaluate and classify salvage. The classification is subject to review and evaluation by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles or his or her designee.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 221, § 3.
RI Gen L § 31-46-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-2 - Salvage by insurer.

§ 31-46-2. Salvage by insurer.If the insurance company sells the motor vehicle for any reason, it shall make application for a salvage certificate of title. The division of motor vehicles shall issue the salvage certificate of title on a form prescribed for by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, that shall be of a color easily distinguished from the original certificate of title, and shall bear the same number and information as the original certificate of title. The salvage certificate of title shall be assigned by the insurance company to a salvage dealer or any other person for use as evidence of ownership upon the sale or other disposition of the salvage motor vehicle, and the title shall be assignable to any other person. The division of motor vehicles shall charge the insurance company a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the cost of processing each salvage certificate title.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 13, § 4; P.L. 1992, ch. 15, art. 7, § 2; P.L. 2009, ch. 5, art. 9, § 4.
RI Gen L § 31-46-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-3 - Salvage by non-insurer.

§ 31-46-3. Salvage by non-insurer.If the total cost of repairs to rebuild or reconstruct the motor vehicle to its condition immediately before it was wrecked, destroyed or damaged, and for legal operations on the roads or highways, exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the fair market value of the motor vehicle immediately preceding the time it was wrecked, destroyed or damaged, and the motor vehicle is less than seven (7) years beyond the date of manufacture, the owner shall return within ten (10) days to the division of motor vehicles, the certificate of title of that vehicle and obtain a salvage certificate of title for that vehicle as prescribed for by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles. For the purposes of this section, "fair market value" shall mean the retail value of a motor vehicle as set forth in a current edition of any nationally recognized compilation of retail values, including automated databases, or from publications commonly used by the automotive industry to establish the values of motor vehicles, or determined pursuant to market survey of comparable vehicles with regard to condition and equipment. If any person, individual, or corporation or other owner sells the motor vehicle for any reason, that owner shall make application for a salvage certificate of title. The division of motor vehicles shall issue the salvage certificate of title on a form prescribed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles that shall be of a color easily distinguished from the original certificate of title and shall bear the same number and information as the original certificate of title. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall charge the owner a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the cost of processing each salvage certificate of title.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 221, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 13, § 4; P.L. 1992, ch. 15, art. 7, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 85, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 385, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 489, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 5, art. 9, § 4.
RI Gen L § 31-46-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-4 - Restoration.

§ 31-46-4. Restoration.If a motor vehicle is restored for operation on the highways, application shall be made to the division of motor vehicles for a certificate of title. Upon inspection by the division of motor vehicles, which shall include establishing proof of ownership, and upon the surrender of the salvage certificate of title, the division of motor vehicles shall issue a certificate of title for a fee prescribed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles. The certificate of title shall be in the same form and color as the original certificate and bear the same number as the salvage certificate and the original certificate and shall bear the word "re-constructed salvage" on the title. A fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) shall be assessed for each inspection made pursuant to this section.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 78, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 69, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 85, § 4; P.L. 1995, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-46-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-5 - Penalties.

§ 31-46-5. Penalties.Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 144, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-46-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-6 - Removal of vehicle identification number prohibited.

§ 31-46-6. Removal of vehicle identification number prohibited.Under no circumstances shall any person intentionally remove any vehicle identification number, or other distinguishing number, from any part of a salvage motor vehicle, new or used, or any part of it.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 221, § 3.
RI Gen L § 31-46-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law|Section 31-46-7 - Repair of salvaged vehicles - Licenses.

§ 31-46-7. Repair of salvaged vehicles — Licenses.(a) A salvage rebuilders' license shall be established and issued to all licensed auto body repair facilities that qualify under established guidelines. The regulations shall outline equipment and training necessary to rebuild (total loss) salvage vehicles prior to the issuance of a certificate of salvage title by the division of motor vehicles under § 31-46-4. The guidelines shall be promulgated by and the license shall be issued by the department of business regulation.(b) No company, corporation, business or person(s) shall rebuild salvage vehicles unless in possession of a valid salvage rebuilders license.(c) Any vehicle repaired or rebuilt by person(s) not in possession of this license shall have its title stamped "FOR PARTS ONLY".(d) Any company, agency or person(s) found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.(e) The director of the department of business regulation shall be required to issue a "salvage rebuilders license form" which for the purposes of record keeping shall be numbered. Any salvage vehicle sold to a salvage rebuilder licensee shall be assigned a salvage rebuilders license form which shall be presented at the time of registration of any salvage vehicle.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 316, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 205, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-47-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act|Section 31-47-1 - Short title and declaration of purpose.

§ 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.(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 concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-47-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act|Section 31-47-1.1 - Legislative findings and intent.

§ 31-47-1.1. Legislative findings and intent.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 mandatory automobile insurance nearly twenty percent (20%) to twenty-five percent (25%) of drivers do not comply with the state mandate and drive without insurance;(2) Because of the evidence described in subdivision (1), Rhode Island drivers will need to carry additional insurance, to protect themselves from harm by uninsured motorists;(3) All presently uninsured drivers who try to acquire automobile insurance will be placed in the assigned risk pool regardless of a good driving record, at an excessive rate;(4) The state of Rhode Island ranks the eighth (8th) highest in the country for the cost of automobile insurance litigation per capita, this high cost of legal action adds to the already high cost of automobile insurance;(5) No-fault insurance can reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing litigation and right-to-sue, but evidence also indicates that no-fault insurance can increase the cost of insurance if not properly enacted;(6) A proposed rate increase in the Rhode Island Auto Insurance Plan of thirty-four percent (34%) has been granted without full disclosure by insurance companies of their investments, profits, losses, administrative costs and other pertinent information to justify the rate increase;(7) Fraud, theft and inflated automobile repair costs are significant elements of the increased cost of automobile insurance which must be reduced;(8) (i) The Governor of the state has agreed to immediately institute a blue ribbon task force to investigate the causes for the high cost of automobile insurance, recommend remedies to reduce the cost of automobile insurance and prepare legislation for introduction. The scope of the task force shall include, but not be limited to, the reviewing of:(A) Procedures and processes concerning claims, appraisals, adjustments and auto repair charges,(B) Costs of litigation, including the imposition of ceiling or caps on legal fees,(C) Disclosure by insurance companies of all costs to do business, including those that affect premium rates,(D) Enforcement and restitution procedures.(ii) The task force shall make specific recommendations to the general assembly pertaining to the alternatives of no-fault insurance, traditional liability and so-called "choice" legislation which provides an option of no-fault or traditional liability insurance.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 431, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 46.
RI Gen L § 31-47-1.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act|Section 31-47-1.2 - Subpoena.

§ 31-47-1.2. Subpoena.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).History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 431, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-47-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act|Section 31-47-3 - Regulations authorized - Access to court and agency records.

§ 31-47-3. Regulations authorized — Access to court and agency records.(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to promulgate reasonable regulations to provide effective administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this or any other law of this state, the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall have access to the records of the family court and all other courts and agencies concerning motor vehicle violations of any person who has applied for motor vehicle liability insurance. Upon request of the insurance company to which application has been made, the administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall make available to the insurance company any information concerning motor vehicle violations of the applicant.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 1.