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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11 - Gold and Silver Products › Section 6-11-6. - Testing of silver products — Brazing and uniting alloys.

§ 6-11-6. Testing of silver products — Brazing and uniting alloys.
In any test for the ascertainment of the fineness of any article mentioned in §§ 6-11-3 — 6-11-5 according to the previously mentioned standards, the part of the article taken for the test, analysis, or assay shall be a part or portion that does not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior metal used for brazing or uniting the parts of the article; provided, that in addition to the previously mentioned test and standards, the actual fineness of the entire quantity of metal purporting to be silver contained in any article mentioned in §§ 6-11-3 — 6-11-5 including all solder or alloy of inferior fineness used for brazing or uniting the parts of any article (all silver, alloy, or solder being assayed as one piece), shall not be less by more than ten one-thousandths (10/1000) parts than the fineness indicated, according to the previously mentioned standards, by the mark stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon the article, or upon any tag, card, or label attached to it, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1907, ch. 1454, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 199, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 226, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 399, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 6-11-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11 - Gold and Silver Products › Section 6-11-7. - Labeling of silver plated products as sterling or coin silver.

§ 6-11-7. Labeling of silver plated products as sterling or coin silver.
Any person, firm, corporation, or association who or that makes for sale or sells, or offers to sell or dispose of, or has in his, her, or its possession with intent to sell or dispose of, any article of merchandise made in whole or in part of inferior metal having deposited or plated on it or brazed or otherwise affixed to it a plate, plating, covering, or sheet of silver or of any alloy of silver, and which article is known in the market as “silver plate” or “silver electroplate”, or by any similar designation, and having stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon any part of the article, or upon any tag, card, or label attached to it, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, the word, “sterling” or the word “coin”, either alone or in conjunction with any other words or marks, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1907, ch. 1454, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 199, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 226, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 399, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 6-11-7; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11 - Gold and Silver Products › Section 6-11-8. - Penalty for violations — Previously manufactured articles.

§ 6-11-8. Penalty for violations — Previously manufactured articles.
Every person, firm, corporation, or association guilty of a violation of any one of §§ 6-11-1 — 6-11-7 and every officer, manager, director, or managing agent of any person, firm, corporation, or association directly participating in the violation or consenting to it, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) months, or both, at the discretion of the court; provided, that if the person charged with violation of this chapter shall prove that the article concerning which the charge is made was manufactured prior to the thirteenth day of June, 1907, then the charge shall be dismissed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1907, ch. 1454, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 199, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 226, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 399, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 6-11-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-1. - License required — “Person” defined.

§ 6-11.1-1. License required — “Person” defined.
(a)
No person, including a pawnbroker, consignment shop, or salvage yard operator or second-hand dealer, as defined in § 5-21-1, shall engage in the business of buying or receiving for the purpose of selling: gold, silver, platinum group metals, or precious stones, or any articles containing those items, including catalytic converters, other than coins purchased for their numismatic value rather than their metal content, referred to in this chapter as “precious metals”, from the general public for the purpose of reselling the precious metals in any condition without first obtaining a license from the attorney general of the state of Rhode Island, also called “the attorney general” in this chapter. The attorney general shall not issue any license to a person who has not registered a permanent place of business within the state for the purchase or sale of precious metals. The criteria for determining a person’s permanent place of business shall be formulated by the attorney general immediately on or after July 1, 1981.
(b)
The word “person,” when used in this chapter, shall include individuals, partnerships, associations, and corporations.
(c)
This chapter shall not apply to any financial institution that is covered by federal or state deposit insurance, nor to jewelry and silverware manufacturers purchasing precious metals directly from trade suppliers.
(d)
The word “catalytic converter” when used in this chapter shall be defined as an air pollution abatement device that removes pollutants from motor vehicle exhaust, either by oxidizing them into carbon dioxide and water or reducing them to nitrogen.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 109, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 139, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 43, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 376, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 349, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-2. - Application for license — Annual fee — Attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations.

§ 6-11.1-2. Application for license — Annual fee — Attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations.
(a)
Application for the license shall be in writing, under oath, and in the form prescribed by the attorney general and shall contain the name and the address (both of the residence and place of business) of the applicant, and if the applicant is a partnership or association, of every member, and if a corporation, of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock; also the city or town with the street and number where the business is to be conducted and any further information that the attorney general may require.
(b)
After receipt of an application for a license, the attorney general shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts presented in the application are true. The attorney general may also request a record search and a report from the National Crime and Information Center (NCIC) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If the application discloses that the applicant has a disqualifying criminal record, or if the investigation indicates that any of the facts presented in the application are not true; or if the records of the department of the attorney general indicate criminal activity on the part of the person signing the application and any other persons named in the application; or if the NCIC report indicates an outstanding warrant for the person signing the application and any other persons named in the application; then the attorney general may initiate a nationwide criminal records check that shall include fingerprints submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the person signing the application and any other persons named in the application. Upon the annual renewal of a license or the opening of a new branch designated in the license, the attorney general may initiate a nationwide criminal records check that shall include fingerprints submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the licensee and any other persons named in the license. The individual who is subject to the national records check shall be responsible for the cost of conducting such check.
(c)
The applicant at the time of making his or her initial application only shall pay to the attorney general the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) as a fee for investigating the application and the additional sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid annually. The licensee shall pay an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) annually for each branch designated in the license. Licenses shall not be assignable or transferable to any other person or entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 502, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 507, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-3. - Identification and authority of seller — Posting of prices — Weighing.

§ 6-11.1-3. Identification and authority of seller — Posting of prices — Weighing.
(a)
Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall require positive proof of identification with photograph, date of birth, and current address of every seller from whom precious metals or an article made from or containing a precious metal is to be purchased and shall require the seller to sign a statement on a form to be approved by the 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 and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained.
(b)
Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall, before purchasing any precious metal or article made from or containing a precious metal, shall require the seller, if a minor, to be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian of the minor.
(c)
Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall post the prices per ounce that are currently being paid for precious metals in full sight of the prospective seller and the precious metals shall be weighed in full sight of the prospective seller.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-4. - Record of transactions required — Reports to police.

§ 6-11.1-4. Record of transactions required — Reports to police.
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, every person licensed under this chapter shall keep a copy of the report form obtained from or under the direction of the attorney general, containing a comprehensive record of all transactions concerning precious metals including catalytic converters. The comprehensive record shall be hand printed legibly or typed. The record shall include the date and hour of the transaction; the name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the seller, as well as a photocopy or digital image of a seller’s photo identification; the seller’s signature; and a complete and accurate description of the property purchased or sold including any serial numbers or other identifying marks or symbols.
(b)
For any transacted catalytic converter, the record shall include either the vehicle registration or the vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which it was removed and the license plate number, state of issue, make, and model of the vehicle used to deliver the property to the licensee.
(c)
All persons licensed under this chapter shall deliver or mail weekly to the chief of police of the city or town in which the business is located and electronically submit to the attorney general, in a manner specified by the attorney general, all report forms from the preceding seven-day (7) period.
(d)
Every person licensed under this chapter shall retain a copy of the report form for a period of one year 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. Licensees or secondary metals recyclers are prohibited from releasing a supplier’s information without their consent, unless the disclosure is made in response to a request from a law enforcement agency.
(e)
The requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to business-to-business transactions. For purposes of this section, “business-to-business transactions” means a purchase of precious metals from a person or entity that is in the business of generating precious metals from its normal operation or is duly engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, bartering, or dealing in automotive salvage, precious metals, or secondhand articles.
(f)
Any violation of these provisions shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 6-11.1-7.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 349, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 502, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 507, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8; P.L. 2022, ch. 382, § 1, effective June 30, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 383, § 1, effective June 30, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-6. - Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.

§ 6-11.1-6. Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.
Any person who has been damaged or injured by the failure of a person required to be licensed under this chapter to comply with the provisions of this chapter may recover the actual damages sustained. The court, in its discretion may also award punitive damages and/or the costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-7. - Penalties.

§ 6-11.1-7. 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 that is in violation of this chapter exceeds five hundred dollars ($500), a person convicted of a violation shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or both.
(c)
The 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 or attorney general regulations leading to penalties under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals › Section 6-11.1-8. - Rules and regulations.

§ 6-11.1-8. Rules and regulations.
The attorney general is authorized to promulgate, adopt, and enforce any and all rules and regulations deemed necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter. Rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 475, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-12 - Fair Trade Act [Repealed.] › 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-3. - Penalty for advertising or sale to injure competitors or destroy competition.

§ 6-13-3. Penalty for advertising or sale to injure competitors or destroy competition.
Any retailer, who, with intent to injure competitors or destroy competition, advertises, offers to sell, or sells at retail any item of merchandise at less than cost to the retailer, or any wholesaler who, with intent as previously mentioned, advertises, offers to sell, or sells at wholesale any item of merchandise at less than cost to the wholesaler, shall, if the offender is an individual, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than one year, or both; or, if the offender is a corporation, by a fine as previously mentioned. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, as it pertains to a Class A or a Class B distributor of tobacco, any offense of this title shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a first offense; a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and a license suspension of not more than fourteen (14) calendar days for a second offense; and a fine of not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and a license suspension or revocation for a third offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-3; P.L. 2005, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-4. - Below-cost sales as evidence of intent.

§ 6-13-4. Below-cost sales as evidence of intent.
Evidence of any advertisement; offer to sell; or sale of any item of merchandise by any retailer or wholesaler at less than cost to him or her, as defined in this chapter, shall be prima facie evidence of intent to injure competitors or destroy competition.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-4; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-5. - Sales exempt from chapter.

§ 6-13-5. Sales exempt from chapter.
This chapter shall not apply with respect to advertising or offering to sell or selling, at retail or at wholesale, as the case may be, if done:
(1)
In an isolated transaction and not in the usual course of business;
(2)
Where merchandise is sold in bona fide clearance sales, if advertised or offered for sale as such or marked and sold as such, or where merchandise is marked down in an effort to sell the merchandise after bona fide efforts to sell the merchandise prior to the markdown;
(3)
Where perishable merchandise must be sold promptly in order to forestall loss;
(4)
Where merchandise is imperfect or damaged or its sale is being discontinued, if advertised or offered for sale as such or marked and sold as such;
(5)
Where merchandise is advertised or offered for sale or sold upon the final liquidation of any business;
(6)
Where merchandise is advertised or offered for sale or sold for charitable purposes or to relief agencies;
(7)
Where merchandise is sold on contract to any department, board, or commission of this state, or of any of its political subdivisions, or to any institution maintained thereby; or
(8)
Where merchandise is advertised or offered for sale or sold by any fiduciary or other officer acting under the order or direction of any court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-5; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-6. - Enforcement of chapter.

§ 6-13-6. Enforcement of chapter.
Upon the complaint of any person, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin any act forbidden or declared illegal by any provisions of this chapter and it shall be the duty of the attorney general of this state to enforce and restrain the violation of the sections of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-6; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-7. - Conflict with other law.

§ 6-13-7. Conflict with other law.
Whenever the application of any provisions of any other law of this state conflicts with the application of any provision of this chapter then this chapter shall prevail.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-8. - Severability.

§ 6-13-8. Severability.
If any of the provisions of this chapter, or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, or the application of the provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 671, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 6-13-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-9. - Retail sales of electrical appliances.

§ 6-13-9. Retail sales of electrical appliances.
Any person who shall sell any electrical appliance at retail at a price in excess of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall conspicuously note on any bill of sale any model year designated by the manufacturer of the electrical appliance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 180, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-10. - Unsolicited goods.

§ 6-13-10. Unsolicited goods.
The receipt of unsolicited goods, wares, or merchandise through the mail or otherwise shall for all purposes be deemed an unconditional gift to the recipient who may use or dispose of the unsolicited goods, wares, or merchandise in any manner he or she sees fit without any obligation on his or her part to the sender.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 193, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-11. - Discount price advertisement.

§ 6-13-11. Discount price advertisement.
It shall be unlawful to use, communicate, or publish any advertisement that states that an item or product is being sold or offered for sale at below the regular price or at a percentage off the regular price without posting the regular price at the point of purchase. Whenever an item or product is advertised for sale at below the regular price or at a percentage off the regular price, the advertisement shall clearly state whether there is an additional charge for equipment or services that are reasonably necessary for the proper use of the product. Any person, firm, or corporation who or that shall violate the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-12.1. - Donation of gift certificates.

§ 6-13-12.1. Donation of gift certificates.
Any gift certificate/card as defined in § 6-13-12 that has been donated for fundraising purposes shall be exempt from the provisions of § 6-13-12 relating to expiration dates, provided, that the gift certificate/card clearly states that the gift certificate/card has been donated for charity purposes and is subject to a clearly defined expiration date not less than one year from the issuance of the gift certificate/card to the gift certificate/card recipient.
History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 281, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions › Chapter 6-13 - Unfair Sales Practices › Section 6-13-13. - Cash register windows — Obstruction of view.

§ 6-13-13. Cash register windows — Obstruction of view.
It shall be unlawful to intentionally obstruct the view of any price being registered by a cash register or similar device, or the total cost of purchases, during a sale at retail of any goods or merchandise if the price is not visible to the consumer in another display on the same register or device. Any person, firm, or corporation in violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). For the purpose of this section, an obstruction to the view of any price shall not be prima facie evidence of intent.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 29, § 1.