§ 9-1-35 - Civil action for ethnic or religious intimidation and/or vandalism. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-1-35

   § 9-1-35  Civil action for ethnic orreligious intimidation and/or vandalism. – (a) Any person, who is maliciously subjected to an act or acts which wouldreasonably be construed as intended to harass or intimidate the person becauseof his or her race, religion, or national origin, may bring an action in thesuperior court against the perpetrator of the act or acts for compensatorydamages including damages for emotional distress. The court, in its discretion,may also restrain and enjoin such future acts by the defendant.

   (b) If any provision or part of this section or theapplication thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, theinvalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the sectionwhich can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and tothis end the provisions or parts of this section are severable.