Rhode Island § 3-14-2 § 3-14-2. Purposes.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 3-14-2 — § 3-14-2. Purposes.

Rhode Island § 3-14-2

Title 3Alcoholic Beverages

Ch. 3-14Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-14-2 (2026).

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§ 3-14-2. Purposes.
(a) Primary legislative purpose. The primary legislative purpose of this chapter is to prevent intoxication-related
            injuries, deaths and other damages among Rhode Island's population.
         
(b) Secondary purposes. The secondary legislative purposes are:
         
(1) To establish a legal basis for obtaining compensation for those suffering damages
            as a result of intoxication related incidents in accordance with this chapter;
         
(2) To allocate the liability for payment of damages fairly among those responsible for
            the damages, which 

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§ 3-14-2. Purposes.

(a) Primary legislative purpose. The primary legislative purpose of this chapter is to prevent intoxication-related injuries, deaths and other damages among Rhode Island's population.

(b) Secondary purposes. The secondary legislative purposes are:

(1) To establish a legal basis for obtaining compensation for those suffering damages as a result of intoxication related incidents in accordance with this chapter;

(2) To allocate the liability for payment of damages fairly among those responsible for the damages, which will encourage liquor liability insurance availability; and

(3) To encourage all servers of alcohol to exercise responsible serving practices.