R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13-18

Current through 2024 Public Law 457
Section 6-13-18 - Check cashing discrimination

A business that willingly accepts personal checks from Rhode Island customers for goods or services shall be prohibited from refusing checks based solely on the geographic area in which the customer lives within the state of Rhode Island. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per violation.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13-18

Amended by 2014 Pub. Laws, ch. 528,§ 9, eff. 12/31/2014.
P.L. 2001, ch. 196, § 1.