R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-49-2
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§ 6-49-2. Legislative findings.
Official statutory text
It is hereby found and declared as follows:
Consumers are bombarded with electronic communications, often times in a fraudulent attempt to solicit personal and private information. In the interest of protecting the citizens of Rhode Island, it is imperative that the general assembly establish safeguards against such practices. Notwithstanding any provision of the general or public law, rule, or regulation, the general assembly shall establish regulations pertaining to the prevention of electronic mail fraud.
Consumers are bombarded with electronic communications, often times in a fraudulent attempt to solicit personal and private information. In the interest of protecting the citizens of Rhode Island, it is imperative that the general assembly establish safeguards against such practices. Notwithstanding any provision of the general or public law, rule, or regulation, the general assembly shall establish regulations pertaining to the prevention of electronic mail fraud.
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