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§ 39-26-8-11 — Rhode Island Law | CourtGPT
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§ 39-26-8-11

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[Repealed effective March 1, 2025.] (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the division may enforce the provisions of this chapter by: (1) Conducting an investigation into an alleged violation of this chapter; (2) Issuing a cease-and-desist order against a further violation of this chapter; and (3) Imposing an administrative fine of no more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per solar agreement on a solar retailer that: (i) Materially fails to comply with the disclosure requirements of this chapter; or (ii) Violates any other provision of this chapter, if the division finds that the violation is a willful or intentional attempt to mislead or deceive a customer. (b) The division may not commence any enforcement action under this section more than four (4) years after the date of execution of the solar agreement with respect to which a violation is alleged to have occurred. (c) The division shall distribute an administrative fine collected under subsection (a)(3) of this section to a customer adversely affected by the solar retailer’s failure or violation resulting in a fine under subsection

distribute an administrative fine collected under subsection (a)(3) of this section to a customer adversely affected by the solar retailer’s failure or violation resulting in a fine under subsection (a)(3) of this section, after the division has conducted an administrative proceeding resulting in a determination of the appropriateness and amount of any distribution to a customer. (d) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to affect a remedy a customer has independent of this chapter; or the division’s ability or authority to enforce any other law or regulation. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 255, § 1, effective June 28, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 256, § 1, effective June 28, 2022. § 39-26.8-11. Division enforcement authority — Administrative fine. [Repealed effective March 1, 2025.] History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 255, § 1, effective June 28, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 256, § 1, effective June 28, 2022; repealed by P.L. 2024, ch. 67, § 1, effective March 1, 2025; repealed by P.L. 2024, ch. 68, § 1, effective March 1, 2025.