Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act

The act governs civil liability for injuries caused by intoxicated persons, creating statutory causes of action against those who serve or sell liquor negligently or recklessly. It sets out who may sue and who may be held liable, caps the damages recoverable, preserves certain common law defenses, and makes the statutory claim the exclusive remedy, while requiring claimants to give advance notice and to sue within a defined limitations period. It also provides for alcohol server education — including approval of training courses and related rulemaking — and allows evidence of responsible serving practices to bear on a server's liability.

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