It shall be a deceptive trade practice in violation of this chapter for any retail establishment offering goods or services for sale to discriminate against a prospective customer by requiring the use of credit for purchase of goods or services. All retail establishments shall accept legal tender currency when offered as payment. Provided, the provisions of this section shall not apply to online purchases or sales made over the internet.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-30
Cash payment for retail purchases
Known as the Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Act
The act spans §§ 6-13.1-10 to 6-13.1-9 (31 sections).
P.L. 2019, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 78, § 1.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.