{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-61.1-5","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-61.1-5","heading":"Simulation of checks and invoices.","body":"In connection with a consumer transaction, no person shall issue any writing that simulates or resembles:\n(1) A check, unless the writing clearly and conspicuously discloses its true value and purpose, and the writing would not mislead a reasonable person; or\n(2) An invoice, unless the intended recipient of the invoice actually contracted for goods, property, or services for which the issuer seeks proper payment.","path":["Title 42 State Affairs and Government","Chapter 61.1 Prizes and Gift Act"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE42/42-61.1/42-61.1-5.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:59:55Z","sha256":"dd866d8fdfce95c3880f8a36d8bb270fef6efee4f8965a3b526c9d94a1f881eb","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-61.1-4","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-61.1-6"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}