Rhode Island Franchise Law
Registration Status:
Franchise Registration State
Relevant State Franchise Law(s):
Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. Also refer to the FTC Franchise Rule.
Relevant Registration Entity:
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Securities Division
Useful Links:
State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation and the Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Relevant Franchise Statutes in Rhode Island:
Statute 19-28.1-1 – Short Title
Statute 19-28.1-2 – Legislative Intent
Statute 19-28.1-3 - Definitions
Statute 19-28.1-4 – Scope and Applicability
Statute 19-28.1-5 – Registration of Franchises
Statute 19-28.1-6 – Exemption from Registration
Statute 19-28.1-7 – Out of State Exemption
Statute 19-28.1-8 – Delivery Requirements
Statute 19-28.1-9 – General Registration Provisions
Statute 19-28.1-10 – Negotiated Changes Permitted
Statute 19-28.1-11 – Change in Information
Statute 19-28.1-12 - Advertising
Statute 19-28.1-13 – Books and Records
Statute 19-28.1-14 – Jurisdiction and Venue
Statute 19-28.1-15 – Waivers Void
Statute 19-28.1-16 – Franchisee’s Right to Associate
Statute 19-28.1-17 – Fraudulent, Deceptive and Prohibited Practices
Statute 19-28.1-18 - Enforcement
Statute 19-28.1-19 – Summary Action
Statute 19-28.1-20 – Criminal Prosecution
Statute 19-28.1-21 – Private Civil Actions
Statute 19-28.1-22 – Period of Limitation
Statute 19-28.1-23 – No Other Civil Liability
Statute 19-28.1-24 – Burden of Proof
Statute 19-28.1-25 – Hearings and Judicial Review
Statute 19-28.1-26 – Power of Director
Statute 19-28.1-27 – Rules, Orders, Forms and Interpretive Opinions
Statute 19-28.1-28 – Service of Process
Statute 19-28.1-30 - Appropriation
Statute 19-28.1-31 – Cooperation with Other Agencies or Organizations
Statute 19-28.1-32 – Filing of Documents
Statute 19-28.1-33 – Construction
Statute 19-28.1-34 – Severability
