Rhode Island § 6-32-5 - Lay-Away Sales
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 6-32-5 — Lay-Away Sales, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-32-5. Lay-Away Sales
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-32-5
§ 6-32-5. Seller’s obligations on cancellation.
Within thirty (30) days after a lay-away sale has been cancelled, the seller shall tender to the buyer any payments made by the buyer and any note or other evidence of indebtedness. If the down payment includes goods traded in, the goods shall be tendered in substantially as good condition as when received. If the seller fails to tender the goods as provided in this section, the buyer may elect to recover an amount equal to the trade in allowance stated in the agreement.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 291, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 24.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-32-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-32-5 cover?
Section 6-32-5 ("Lay-Away Sales") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 6-32-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 6-32-5 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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