R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2 : — COMMERCIAL LAW - GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS13.1 - DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES —13.1-2 - Unlawful acts or practices TEXT PDF Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are declared unlawful. R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2 P.L. 1968, ch. 12, § 1.