Current through December 3, 2024
Section 230-RICR-30-05-4.2 - PurposeA. The purpose of this Regulation is to: 1. Provide definitions for terms related to automobile body shop conduct during on-site inspections of vehicles; 2. Establish on-site inspection standards relating to automobile body shop conduct during inspection, initial and supplemental motor vehicle damage appraisal, reinspection, and any other reasonable contact by an insurance representative related to the appraisal and/or inspection of the vehicle at issue; and, 3. Provide guidelines and standards to promote efficient and professional on-site inspections of vehicles. B. This Regulation applies to all automobile body repair shops licensed by the Department and applies to every On-Site Visit by an Insurance Representative. C. This Regulation also provides a submission process (a non-complaint mechanism) to allow Insurance Representatives to inform the Department of any alleged violations of this Regulation. 230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-4.2