# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-4: Notice of termination

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-4
- **Heading:** Notice of termination
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31-47 / Section 31-47-4

## Text

(a) No contract of insurance or renewal of it shall be terminated by cancellation or failure to renew by the insurer until at least thirty (30) days after mailing to the named insured, at the address shown on the policy a notice of termination or cancellation by certificate of mailing, except that when cancellation is for nonpayment of premium the notice shall be mailed to the named insured at the address shown on the policy at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation.

(b) Time of the effective date and hour of termination stated in the notice shall become the end of the policy period.

(c) Every notice of termination for any cause whatsoever sent to the insured shall include in type of which the face shall not be smaller than twelve (12) point, a statement that financial security is required to be maintained continuously throughout the registration period and that failure to maintain financial security shall subject the violator to a mandatory suspension of license and registration.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1 § 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.1 § 31-47-1.1. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.2 § 31-47-1.2. Subpoena.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-2 § 31-47-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3 § 31-47-3. Regulations authorized €” Access to court and agency records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3.1 § 31-47-3.1. Registration application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-4 § 31-47-4. Notice of termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-5 § 31-47-5. Acceptance of financial security deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-6 § 31-47-6. Release of financial security bonds or deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-7 § 31-47-7. Self-insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-9 § 31-47-9. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-9.1 § 31-47-9.1. Penalties €” Illegal evidence of financial security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-9.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-11 § 31-47-11. Reinstatement of suspended license or registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-12 § 31-47-12. Police officers and agents of administrator of the division of motor vehicles €” Fees collected, forms of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-12.md)

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