Rhode Island Code § 31-5.2-4

Affirmative defenses
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It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under this section: (1) That an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle; or (2) That a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized substantial modification or alteration of the vehicle by the consumer or lessee.

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