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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-31 > Chapter-31-3 > 31-3-3-1SECTION 31-3-3.1
§ 31-3-3.1 Notice to division of motorvehicles of vehicle lease agreement. – (a) Every owner of a vehicle subject to registration or renewal of registrationunder this chapter shall notify the division of motor vehicles, at the time ofregistration of the vehicle on the proper registration form, of any agreementto lease the registered vehicle for a period of six (6) months duration, orlonger, except for those commercial motor vehicles covered under the federalmotor carrier safety regulations, 49 CFR Part 390 as may be amended from timeto time.
(b) The division of motor vehicles shall cause the name andaddress of the lessee as well as the owner of the vehicle to be entered on thedivision of motor vehicles records as provided in this chapter.
(c) The name and address of both the owner and lessee shallbe made available by the division of motor vehicles upon a registration inquiryfrom any law enforcement officer, department, or agency.
