Section 230-RICR-30-05-2.16 - MiscellaneousA. Change of Address/Application Information. Written notice shall be given to the Department by each Licensee within fourteen (14) days of any change in mailing address, or any other change in any information reported on the most recent application, including employees.B. Change of Business Location. Any Licensee changing its business address must submit a transfer application to the Department and provide new evidence of all applicable requirements set forth in § 2.4 of this Part, specifically including the space, zoning, health, fire, safety and welfare requirements, a new Certificate of Insurance and possible a new EPA number.C. Change in Ownership or Management. A Motor Vehicle Body or Salvage Vehicle Repair License shall be granted only to the Applicant and shall not inure to the benefit of any other party. The Motor Vehicle Body License and Salvage Vehicle Repair License are not subject to transfer, assignment or leasing to another Person without prior application to, and approval from the Department.D. Licensee Ceases Operations. When a Licensee ceases operating the Business of Motor Vehicle Body Work or Business of Salvage Vehicle Repairing, the Licensee must return the original License to the Department within fifteen (15) days thereof. Such return of the license shall not affect the Licensee's civil or criminal liability for acts committed prior to the surrender thereof.E. Aftermarket Parts on Newer Vehicles. Licensees shall use original equipment manufactured parts and/or aftermarket parts pursuant to the requirements set forth in R.I Gen. Laws § 27-10.2-2, Aftermarket Parts - Time Limit Prohibition.F. Consumer's Right to Choose. In accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38-30, every Licensee must post a sign in a conspicuous location in boldfaced typed letters at least two inches (2") high that states: PURSUANT TO RHODE ISLAND LAW, THE CONSUMER HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE REPAIR FACILITY TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND AN INSURANCE COMPANY MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CONSUMER'S CHOICE OF REPAIRER.
G. Subcontracting Notifications. Licensees must notify a consumer in writing of subcontracting work on the consumer's vehicle at least twenty-four (24) business hours before the consumer's vehicle is expected to be serviced by the subcontracting entity or individual, whether or not the subcontracting entity or individual is a licensee of the Department. Notice of subcontracting work is strictly for the benefit of the consumer and shall not be interpreted to redirect liability for subcontracting work away from the Licensee.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-2.16
Amended effective 5/26/2022