Rhode Island § 5-78-1 - Dating Services
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-78-1 — Dating Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-78-1. Dating Services
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-78-1
§ 5-78-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Buyer” means any person entering into a social referral services contract with a seller.
(b) “Person” means a natural person, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.
(c) “Seller” means any person offering social referral services.
(d) “Social referral services” means dating, matrimonial, or personal referral services by any of the following means:
(1) An exchange of names, telephone numbers, addresses, and statistics;
(2) A photograph or video selection process;
(3) Personal introductions provided by the seller at the seller’s place of business; or
(4) A social environment provided by the seller intended primarily as an alternative to singles’ bars or club-type environments.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 116, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 137, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 30.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-78-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-78-1 cover?
Section 5-78-1 ("Dating Services") 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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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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