Rhode Island General Laws Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-14-2. Purposes

(1) To establish a legal basis for obtaining compensation for those suffering damages as a result of intoxication related incidents in accordance with this chapter;

(2) To allocate the liability for payment of damages fairly among those responsible for the damages, which will encourage liquor liability insurance availability; and

(3) To encourage all servers of alcohol to exercise responsible serving practices.