Rhode Island § 27-54-9 - Insurance Fraud Prevention Act

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§ 27-54-9. Insurance Fraud Prevention Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-54-9

§ 27-54-9. Other law enforcement authority, powers, and duties not affected or impaired.

This chapter shall not:

(1) Preempt the authority or relieve the duty of other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of the law.

(2) Limit any of the powers granted elsewhere in this title or other laws granting authority to the director, or the director’s designee, to investigate possible violations of this chapter and take appropriate action against wrongdoers.

History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 86, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 27-54-8.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-54-9 cover?

Section 27-54-9 ("Insurance Fraud Prevention Act") 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.

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