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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No person shall, in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation for the sale or lease of goods, property, or services, represent that another person has won anything of value or is the winner of a contest, unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The recipient of the prize, gift, or item of value shall be given the prize, gift, or item of value without obligation; and
(2) The prize, gift, or item of value shall be delivered to the recipient at no expense to them, within ten (10) days of the representation.
(b) The use of language that may lead a reasonable person to believe they have won a contest or anything of value, including, but not limited to: “congratulations,” or “you have won,” or “you are the winner of,” or “you are guaranteed to receive,” shall be considered a representation of the type governed by this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-61.1-2. Representation of having won a prize, gift, or any item of value - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-42-state-affairs-and-government/ri-gen-laws-sect-42-61-1-2/
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