Rhode Island § 31-49-5 - Ignition Interlock Systems
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§ 31-49-5. Ignition Interlock Systems
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-49-5
§ 31-49-5. List of certified ignition interlock systems.
(a) The division of motor vehicles shall publish a list of certified ignition interlock systems that shall be included on the division of motor vehicles’ website.
(b) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock system that seeks to sell or lease the ignition interlock system to persons subject to the provisions of § 31-27-2.8 shall pay the costs of obtaining the required certification.
(c) Said manufacturer who shall install and monitor said systems shall be approved by the division of motor vehicles every year. Said manufacturer shall also submit quarterly reports concerning proof of installation and proper use of said ignition interlock systems to the division of motor vehicles, which will be aggregated by the division of motor vehicles.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 405, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 230, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 326, § 3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-49-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-49-5 cover?
Section 31-49-5 ("Ignition Interlock Systems") 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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