§ 5-53.1-6 - Non-resident charitable organizations; designation of director as agent for service of process; service of process. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-53.1-6

   § 5-53.1-6  Non-resident charitableorganizations; designation of director as agent for service of process; serviceof process. – (a) Any charitable organization having its principal place of business outsideof this state or organized under the laws of a foreign state, and whichsolicits contributions from persons in this state, shall be deemed to haveirrevocably appointed the director as its agent upon whom may be served anysummons, subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, or other process directed to thecharitable organization, or any partner, principal, officer, member (if alimited liability company), trustee or director thereof, with the same effectas if the charitable organization existed in this state.

   (b) Whenever lawful process is served upon the director, thedirector shall forward a copy of the process served on him or her by mail,postpaid, directed to the charitable organization. For each copy of the processserved the director shall collect, for the use of the state, the sum of fivedollars ($5.00), which shall be paid by the plaintiff at the time of service.