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Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-78-1. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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