Rhode Island General Laws Title 6. Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions § 6-42-3. Cause of action--Damages

(a) If a check, draft, or other instrument has not been paid within thirty (30) days after the holder has sent a notice of dishonor to the maker or drawer of a check, draft, or other instrument that has been dishonored, pursuant to §§ 6-42-1 and 6-42-2, the holder may seek the damages provided under this section in the district court and may at the holder's election be in accordance with the procedure for small claims set forth in chapter 16 of title 10.

(b) The maker or drawer of a dishonored check or other instrument who fails to pay the amount demanded within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the notice of dishonor shall be liable to the holder for: