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R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-3 (2026)

Interpretation

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It is the intent of the legislature that in construing §§ 6-13.1-1 and 6-13.1-2 due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relating to § 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act. 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)(1), as from time to time amended.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2022 · leading case: Nicholas T. Long v. Dell, Inc., 93 A.3d 988 (R.I. 2014).
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Nicholas T. Long v. Dell, Inc., 93 A.3d 988 (R.I. 2014). · cites it 8× “” Section 6-13.1-3. Different analyses have developed regarding what constitutes an “unfair” practice and a “deceptive” practice, and we discuss them seriatim.”
Asrc Energy Servs. Power v. Golden Valley Elec. Ass'n, 267 P.3d 1151 (Alaska 2011). “2001) (looking to the Sperry unfairness standard where the state act directs that "due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the [FTC] and the federal courts" (R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-3)). . 203 P.3d at 763 .”
Ames v. Oceanside Welding & Towing Co., 767 A.2d 677 (R.I. 2001). “1-2 provides that "[ujnfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful” and § 6-13.1-3 directs this Court to interpret that provision according to the Federal Trade Commission’s and…”
Laccinole v. Appriss, Inc. (D.R.I. 2020). · cites it 2× “]” R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-3. Section 5(a) does not define “consumer.”
Laccinole v. Navient Solutions, LLC (D.R.I. 2022). · cites it 2× “G.L. § 6-13.1-3. This Court previously has applied a “commonsense understanding of the word that encompassed activities like purchasing and utilizing commercial goods or services.”
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