Rhode Island § 31-5.1-7 § 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-5.1-7 — § 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.

Rhode Island § 31-5.1-7

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-5.1Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-5.1-7 (2026).

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§ 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.
It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on
            the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, right to renew,
            termination, discipline, non-competition covenants, site-control (whether by sublease,
            collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise), right of first refusal to purchase, option
            to purchase, compliance with subjective standards, and assertion of legal or equitable
            rights.
         

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§ 31-5.1-7. Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.

It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, non-competition covenants, site-control (whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise), right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards, and assertion of legal or equitable rights.