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RI Gen L § 6-11.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-9 - Refusal to issue license.

§ 6-11.1-9. Refusal to issue license.The attorney general shall refuse to issue a license when the attorney general has found that the application for the license contains a false representation of a material fact; when investigation reveals that the person applying for the license has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter or has been a partner of a partnership, member of an association, or an officer or director of a corporation that has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter; or has a disqualifying criminal record as defined in § 6-11.1-13. The attorney general may, in his or her discretion, issue a license if the disqualifying criminal record is more than ten (10) years old.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
RI Gen L § 6-11.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-10 - Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.

§ 6-11.1-10. Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.The attorney general, upon his or her own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint alleging violations of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, may, after a hearing, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
RI Gen L § 6-11.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-11 - Hearings.

§ 6-11.1-11. Hearings.Hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2.
RI Gen L § 6-11.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-12 - Appeals.

§ 6-11.1-12. Appeals.Appeals from a decision by the attorney general shall be made to the sixth division district court in Providence. Appeals from the decision of the sixth division district court shall be to the supreme court in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42, as amended.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-13 - Disqualifying criminal records - Employees or agents of licensee.

§ 6-11.1-13. Disqualifying criminal records — Employees or agents of licensee.A licensee convicted in a court of this state, a court of another state, or in a federal court, of a felony charge of forgery; embezzlement; obtaining money under false pretenses; bribery; larceny; extortion; conspiracy to defraud; receiving stolen goods; burglary; breaking and entering; or any similar offense or offenses; or tax evasion associated with the conduct of business under a license issued pursuant to this chapter; shall forfeit his or her license. Prior to forfeiture of the license, the licensee may request a hearing on the forfeiture. The attorney general, when so requested, shall hold a hearing. No licensee shall employ or engage any person as an employee or agent while engaging in the business of trading in precious metals who has been convicted of any of the offenses as they are described in this section and which shall be deemed to be a disqualifying criminal record.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 32, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
RI Gen L § 6-11.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals|Section 6-11.1-14 - Severability.

§ 6-11.1-14. Severability.If any provision or phrase of this chapter or application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or phrases or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or phrase or application, and to this end the provisions and phrases of this chapter are severable.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 294, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 6-11.1-8; as redesignated by P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-1 - Short title.

§ 6-11.2-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Copper Theft Prevention Act."History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-2 - Definitions.

§ 6-11.2-2. Definitions.(a) "Electronic Reporting System" means an electronic process that records, reports, processes, stores and sends data and digital images of transactions in accordance with § 6-11.2-6.(b) The word "person(s)," when used in this chapter, shall include any individual(s), partnership(s), association(s), and corporation(s).(c) "Public property" means property owned and maintained by a municipality, the state, the United States, or any quasi-governmental entity, and shall include, but not be limited to, items associated with public streets and sidewalks as follows:(1) Manhole covers, or other types of utility access covers including, but not limited to, water maintenance covers;(2) Highway and street signs;(3) Street light poles and fixtures;(4) Guardrails for bridges, highways, and roads;(5) Historical, commemorative, and memorial markers and plaques; and(6) Traffic directional and control signs and light signals.(d) "Regulated metals property" means all ferrous and nonferrous metals, including, but not limited to, copper, copper alloy, bronze and aluminum, not including aluminum beverage containers.(e) "Secondary metals recycler" means any person, firm or corporation in the state that is engaged, from a fixed location or otherwise, in the business of paying compensation for regulated metals that has served its original economic purposes, whether or not engaged in the business of performing the manufacturing process by which regulated metals are converted into raw materials products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing or potential economic value.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-3 - License required.

§ 6-11.2-3. License required.(a) No person, including a secondary metals recycler, salvage yard operator or second hand dealer, shall engage in the business of purchasing, selling, bartering or dealing any regulated metals property or any articles containing those metals, from the general public for the purpose of reselling or recycling the regulated metals in any condition without first obtaining a license from the department of attorney general.(b) This section shall not apply to the purchase of old metals from a person who is licensed to engage in the business of purchasing, selling, bartering or dealing in junk, old metals or secondhand articles, and who has previously recorded the contents of the load, pursuant to this section, and such person provides a written statement affirming such record at the time of the transaction.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-4 - Application for license - Annual fee - Department of attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations.

§ 6-11.2-4. Application for license — Annual fee — Department of attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations.(a) The application for the license pursuant to § 6-11.2-3 shall be in writing, under oath, and in the form prescribed by the department of attorney general. The application shall contain the following information:(1) Full name, including middle name, any aliases, address of residence and the business, social security number and/or federal employer identification number of applicant and/or principals of any applicant corporation; and(2) The city or town, and the street address where the business is to be conducted, and any further information that the department of attorney general may require.(b) The applicant shall annually pay to the department of attorney general a license fee in the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00).(c) The licensee shall not assign or transfer to any other person or entity its license issued pursuant to this chapter.(d) Every licensee under this chapter shall display its license in a visible place at the licensee's place of business.(e) All licenses granted under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the first day of January each year and no rebate shall be made from the license fee for such license for any license term less than one year.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-5 - Identification of seller of goods.

§ 6-11.2-5. Identification of seller of goods.(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall require the seller of any goods or merchandise to present a valid motor vehicle operator's license containing his or her photograph or other such suitable identification containing his or her photograph.(b) The licensee shall maintain a record of the same, together with any other records required by law.(c) Every seller shall sign a statement, on a form to be approved by the department of attorney general, stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property, or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property.(d) Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall, before purchasing any regulated metal or article made from or containing a regulated metal, require the seller, if a minor, to be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian of the minor.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-6 - Payment.

§ 6-11.2-6. Payment.Payment in full made for all material purchased pursuant to this chapter may be made by check, wire transfer, cash, or any other legal means.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-7 - Record of transactions required - Reports to police.

§ 6-11.2-7. Record of transactions required — Reports to police.(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep a copy of the report form obtained from or under the direction of the department of attorney general, containing a comprehensive record of all transactions concerning regulated metals. The comprehensive record shall be hand printed legibly or typed. The licensee shall, upon request, send any records as defined in subsection (b) by hand delivery, mail or electronic submission, whenever applicable, to the chief of police of said requesting department.(b) The record shall include the following information:(i) Date of transactions;(ii) The name, address, telephone number, if available, and signature of the person from whom the old or used metals are purchased or received, as well as a photocopy or digital image of the person's photo identification;(iii) The license plate number, state of issue, make and model, of the vehicle used to deliver the regulated metals to the secondary recycler, whenever applicable;(iv) The price paid for the old or used metals;(v) A description of the regulated metals, or in the alternative a digital image of the transaction, in a manner approved by the attorney general; and(vi) Any further information that the department of attorney general may deem relevant to the specific requested transaction.(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring additional recordkeeping for junked automobiles or automobile parts beyond what is otherwise required by law.(d) Every person licensed under this chapter shall retain a copy of the report form for a period of two (2) years from the date of the sale stated on the form. These records are to be made available for inspection by any law enforcement agency requesting to review them. A secondary metals recycler is prohibited from releasing a customer's information without the customer's consent unless the disclosure is made in response to a request from a law enforcement agency.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-8 - Holding period for property acquired by licensee.

§ 6-11.2-8. Holding period for property acquired by licensee.(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep, for a period of three (3) days, and shall immediately notify the police department of the following property purchased or received consisting of brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, stainless steel, and/or wrought iron:(1) Statues and sculptures;(2) Weathervanes;(3) Downspouts;(4) Handrails;(5) Decorative fencing;(6) Grave markers, sculptures, plaques and vases, the appearance of which suggest that the articles have been obtained from a cemetery; and(7) Beer kegs.(b) During said holding period, property shall be kept separate and distinct and shall not be disfigured or treated in any manner to alter or destroy its identity.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-9 - Acquisition of public property.

§ 6-11.2-9. Acquisition of public property.(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall not accept any public property as defined in this chapter, unless evidence of a valid contract with a government entity is provided at the time of the transaction.(b) A licensee shall immediately notify the police department of any individual attempting to sell public property without authorization from a governmental entity.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-10 - Persons injured by violations of chapter - Damages and costs.

§ 6-11.2-10. Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.Any person who has been damaged or injured by failure of a person required to be licensed under this chapter, to comply with the provisions of this chapter, may recover the actual value of the property involved in the transaction.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-11 - Penalties.

§ 6-11.2-11. Penalties.(a) Every person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.(b) If the value of the property involved in a transaction which is in violation of this chapter exceeds two hundred fifty dollars ($250), a person convicted of a violation shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or both.(c) The department of attorney general shall have the authority to suspend the license of any person required to be licensed under this chapter as a result of violations of this chapter regulations leading to penalties under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-12 - Rules and regulations.

§ 6-11.2-12. Rules and regulations.The department of attorney general is authorized to adopt and enforce any regulations deemed necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter. Regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedures Act", chapter 42-35.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-13 - Refusal to issue license.

§ 6-11.2-13. Refusal to issue license.The department of attorney general shall refuse to issue a license when the department of attorney general has found that the application for the license contains a false representation of a material fact, when investigation reveals that the person applying for the license has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter or has been a partner of a partnership, member of an association, or an officer, director or member of a corporation which has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-14 - Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.

§ 6-11.2-14. Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.Upon determination by the attorney general of a valid written complaint, the attorney general may issue a final order suspending, revoking or refusing any license issued, pursuant to this chapter. Hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be in accordance with the "Administrative Procedures Act" chapter 42-35.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-15 - Appeals.

§ 6-11.2-15. Appeals.Appeals from a final order by the department of attorney general shall be made in accordance with the "Administrative Procedures Act", chapter 42-35.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-16 - Severability.

§ 6-11.2-16. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision hereof shall be held invalid in any circumstances, any invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet any constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-11.2-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-11.2 - Purchase and Sale of Regulated Metals|Section 6-11.2-17 - Preemption.

§ 6-11.2-17. Preemption.The provisions of this chapter shall not preempt any ordinance or regulation adopted by any town or city in accordance with chapter 5-21.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-12-1 - 6-12-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-12 - Fair Trade Act|Section 6-12-1 - 6-12-8 - Repealed.

§ 6-12-1 — 6-12-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2427, §§ 1-7; P.L. 1938, ch. 2607, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 393, §§ 1-7; P.L. 1940, ch. 864, § 1; P.L. 1942, ch. 1227, § 1; G.L., ch. 393, § 5; P.L. 1942, ch. 1227, § 2; G.L. 1956, §§ 6-12-1 — 6-12-8; Repealed by P.L. 1970, ch. 79, § 1.
RI Gen L § 6-13-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices|Section 6-13-2 - Computation of cost of tobacco products.

§ 6-13-2. Computation of cost of tobacco products.For purposes of this chapter:(1) The tax imposed by chapter 20 of title 44 shall be deemed to be a part of the original cost of cigarettes to the wholesaler;(2) The invoice or replacement cost of cigarettes, cigars, smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, and other tobacco products, to any wholesaler or retailer, shall be deemed to be the minimum price in this state at which the products may be purchased in this state by the wholesaler or retailer; and(3) Merchandise given gratis to a wholesaler or to a retailer for display, advertising, or promotion purposes, or otherwise, shall not be considered in determining the cost of merchandise to the wholesaler or retailer, as the case may be.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 663, § 4; P.L. 1941, ch. 1039, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-2; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
RI Gen L § 6-13-2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions|Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices|Section 6-13-2.1 - Sales of milk.

§ 6-13-2.1. Sales of milk.(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with intent to injure competitors or destroy competition, to sell within the state any milk or render any service in connection with the sale or distribution of milk at a price less than the cost of the milk or services, including, in the case of milk sold, the original purchase price, and in every instance all regular direct or indirect elements of cost, services, physical handling, and financial investment in the milk in question. No milk dealer shall, with this intent, use any method or device, either by discount or rebate; free service; advertising allowance; or by a combination price for the milk together with another commodity or service; that results in the total price of the milk and the other commodity or service being less than the aggregate of the prices for the milk and commodity or service when sold or offered for sale or performed separately or otherwise.(b) Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be subject to the penalty provided in § 6-13-3. The provisions of §§ 6-13-3 — 6-13-8 shall apply to milk in the same manner as if milk were "merchandise".History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 75, § 6; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.