The division of motor vehicles shall not register any motor vehicle for hire as defined in chapter 1 of this title until the owner of it shall furnish proof of financial responsibility.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-33-12
Proof of responsibility for registration of vehicles for hire
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 36; P.L. 1955, ch. 3501, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-31-12; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-33-12.
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