Rhode Island § 19-28.1-13 § 19-28.1-13. Books and records.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 19-28.1-13 — § 19-28.1-13. Books and records.

Rhode Island § 19-28.1-13

Title 19Financial institutions

Ch. 19-28.1Franchise Investment Act

This text of Rhode Island § 19-28.1-13 (§ 19-28.1-13. Books and records.) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Rhode Island primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-28.1-13 (2026).

Text

§ 19-28.1-13. Books and records.
Every franchisor offering or selling a franchise in this state must maintain a complete
            and accurate set of books and records of the offers and sales of franchises. The books
            and records must include disclosure documents, advertising correspondence with franchisees
            and prospective franchisees, past and present operations manuals, training records,
            training manuals, copies of executed agreements, and any due diligence records concerning
            franchisees. These books and records must be maintained at an office readily accessible
            to the franchisor for five (5) years. The books and records may be kept on photographic
        

Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI

§ 19-28.1-13. Books and records.

Every franchisor offering or selling a franchise in this state must maintain a complete and accurate set of books and records of the offers and sales of franchises. The books and records must include disclosure documents, advertising correspondence with franchisees and prospective franchisees, past and present operations manuals, training records, training manuals, copies of executed agreements, and any due diligence records concerning franchisees. These books and records must be maintained at an office readily accessible to the franchisor for five (5) years. The books and records may be kept on photographic or electronic media but must be printed if the director requests. Nothing in this section limits the investigative authority of the director.