RI Subscription Laws

Rhode Island Subscription Cancellation Laws

Rhode Island doesn't have a specific auto-renewal law, but the DTPA (no specific auto-renewal law) (R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1) plus federal FTC rules protect your right to cancel.

DTPA (no specific auto-renewal law)

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1

Deceptive trade practices protections
Federal FTC rules apply
ROSCA for online subscriptions
Private right of action

Penalties: Actual damages plus attorney fees

Federal Laws (Apply in Rhode Island)

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — online subscriptions require clear disclosure + consent
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute charges on credit cards
FTC Act § 5 (15 USC § 45) — prohibits deceptive billing practices
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — unauthorized debit/ACH charge protections

Cancel Rhode Island Subscriptions

SubScrub automatically cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1 and federal laws