R152. Commerce, Consumer Protection.R152-42. Uniform Debt-Management Services Act Rule.
R152-42-101. Purpose.
The purpose of this rule is to:
(1) describe information an applicant must provide in an application for registration as a debt-management services provider;
(2) designate the states in which a provider may have a license or certificate that it may submit as an application for registration or renewal of registration as a provider in this state;
(3) adopt a base year in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6); and
(4) implement Title 13, Chapter 42, Uniform Debt-Management Services Act.
R152-42-102. Authority.
This rule is promulgated in accordance with Subsections 13-2-106(1), 13-42-102(8)(c), 13-42-112(2), 13-42-132(3), and 13-42-132(6).
R152-42-103. Definitions -- Reserved.
Reserved.
R152-42-201. Application for Registration.
In addition to the requirements contained in Sections 13-42-105 and 13-42-106, applicants shall submit to the division with their initial application a copy of the applicant's articles of incorporation or other organizational documentation showing the applicant's current legal status.
R152-42-202. Registration in Another State.
(1) If a provider holds a license or certificate of registration authorizing it to provide debt-management services in another state, the provider may submit a copy of that license or certificate and the application for that license or certificate, instead of an application in the form prescribed by the Title 13, Chapter 42, Uniform Debt-Management Services Act, provided that the license or certificate was issued by:
(a) Rhode Island, in accordance with RI Gen L Section 19-14.8; or
(b) Delaware, in accordance with 6 Del. C. 24A..
R152-42-203. Adoption of Base Year.
The division adopts a base year of 2007 in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6).
KEY: debt-management, consumer protection
Date of Last Change: August 19, 2026
Notice of Continuation: September 24, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 13-2-106(1); 13-42-102(8)(c); 13-42-112(2); 13-42-132(3); 13-42-132(6)
