§ 5-1-3 Board — Membership — Appointments and term.
§ 5-1-4 Board — Organizational and special meetings — Quorum — Seal.
§ 5-1-5 Board — Rules and regulations — Examination and registration powers.
§ 5-1-6 Board — Records of proceedings — Roster of architects — Report of transactions.
§ 5-1-7 Practice prohibited — Criminal penalties — Injunctions.
§ 5-1-8 Examination and qualifications of applicants for certificates of registration.
§ 5-1-9 Interstate practice.
§ 5-1-10 Issuance and renewal of certificates.
§ 5-1-11 Fees — Payment and disposition.
§ 5-1-12 Architect’s stamp.
§ 5-1-13 Revocation or suspension of certificates of registration or of authorization.
§ 5-1-13.1 Initiation of proceedings — Hearings before the department — Appeals — Notice to other states.
§ 5-1-14 Practices permitted.
§ 5-1-15 Severability.
§ 5-1-15.1 Certificate of authorization for sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited-liability partnerships, corporations, or limited-liability companies.
§ 5-1-16 Architects rendering assistance during disaster emergency — Immunity from civil liability.
Chapter 5-2 Bowling Alleys, Billiard Tables, and Shooting Galleries
§ 5-2-1 City and town regulation and taxation of bowling alleys and establishments with three (3) or more billiard tables.
§ 5-2-2 Refusal of bowling alley, box ball alley, or billiard table keeper to comply with order of the city or town council.
§ 5-2-3 Keeper of bowling alley, box ball alley, or billiard table defined.
§ 5-2-3.1 Billiard table defined.
§ 5-2-4 Providence — Regulation of bowling alleys.
§ 5-2-5 Licenses for shooting galleries required.
§ 5-2-6 Tax on bowling alleys and shooting galleries.
§ 5-2-7 Bowling alley tax assessed against owner or occupant of building.
§ 5-2-8 Collection and disposition of taxes.
§ 5-2-9 Sunday operation of bowling alleys and billiard tables.
§ 5-2-10 Licensing of billiard, bagatelle, pool, scippio tables and game rooms.
§ 5-2-11 Billiard, bagatelle, pool, and scippio table and game room license fees.
§ 5-2-12 Penalty for maintenance of unlicensed tables.
§ 5-2-13 Permitting use of tables by minors.
§ 5-2-14 Continuation of powers of boards and bureaus of police commissioners.
Chapter 5-3 Public Accountancy [Repealed.]
§ 5-3-1 — 5-3-24 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-3.1 Public Accountancy
§ 5-3.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-3.1-2 Policy and purpose.
§ 5-3.1-3 Definitions.
§ 5-3.1-4 Board of accountancy.
§ 5-3.1-5 Certified public accountants.
§ 5-3.1-6 Public accountants.
§ 5-3.1-7 Permits for public accountants and certified public accountants.
§ 5-3.1-8 Permits for accountants licensed by foreign countries.
§ 5-3.1-9 Permits for practice units.
§ 5-3.1-10 Peer reviews.
§ 5-3.1-11 Hearing on denial by board.
§ 5-3.1-12 Revocation or suspension of certificate, authority, or permit.
§ 5-3.1-13 Revocation or suspension of practice unit permit.
§ 5-3.1-14 Initiation of proceedings — Hearings before board — Appeals — Notice to other states.
§ 5-3.1-15 Reinstatement.
§ 5-3.1-16 Acts declared unlawful.
§ 5-3.1-17 Other activities.
§ 5-3.1-18 Exceptions — Acts not prohibited.
§ 5-3.1-19 Injunction against unlawful acts.
§ 5-3.1-20 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-3.1-21 Use of card, sign, or advertisement as evidence — Single act sufficient evidence.
§ 5-3.1-22 Ownership of accountants’ working papers.
§ 5-3.1-23 Confidential communications.
§ 5-3.1-24 Construction.
§ 5-3.1-25 Repeal provisions — Effect of prior laws, rules, and regulations.
Chapter 5-4 Coal and Coke Dealers
§ 5-4-1 License required.
§ 5-4-2 Coal and coke license.
§ 5-4-3 Issuance date and duration of licenses.
§ 5-4-4 Disposition of licensing fees.
§ 5-4-5 Records of licenses.
§ 5-4-6 Sale by weight — Standards for ton.
§ 5-4-7 Sale in units of less than 100 pounds.
§ 5-4-8 Statement accompanying deliveries of more than 100 pounds.
§ 5-4-9 Marking of vehicles — Display of license.
§ 5-4-10 Director’s power to check weight of deliveries.
§ 5-4-11 — 5-4-17 [Repealed.]
§ 5-4-18 Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 5-4-19 Judicial review of decisions.
§ 5-4-20 Penalty for violations — Prosecution.
§ 5-4-21 Fuels to which chapter applicable.
§ 5-4-22 Appropriations — Disbursements.
§ 5-4-23 Severability.
Chapter 5-5 Private Detective Act
§ 5-5-1 Short title.
§ 5-5-2 Definitions.
§ 5-5-3 License qualifications.
§ 5-5-4 License application.
§ 5-5-5 Investigation and action on application.
§ 5-5-6 Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license.
§ 5-5-7 Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings.
§ 5-5-8 Renewal of licenses.
§ 5-5-9 Registration and license fees.
§ 5-5-10 Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses.
§ 5-5-11 Surrender of license.
§ 5-5-12 Change in status of licensee.
§ 5-5-13 Uniform and equipment.
§ 5-5-14 Bonding requirements.
§ 5-5-15 Prohibited activities.
§ 5-5-16 Identification cards.
§ 5-5-17 Licensee business procedures.
§ 5-5-18 Judicial review.
§ 5-5-19 Obligation to report criminal violations.
§ 5-5-20 Exemptions.
§ 5-5-21 Engaging in business without a license.
Chapter 5-5.1 Private Security Guard Businesses
§ 5-5.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-5.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-5.1-3 Powers and duties of the attorney general.
§ 5-5.1-4 Regulations.
§ 5-5.1-5 Subpoenas, oaths, and contempt.
§ 5-5.1-6 Inspections — Audits.
§ 5-5.1-7 License to conduct business — Violation.
§ 5-5.1-8 License qualifications.
§ 5-5.1-9 Investigation and action on application.
§ 5-5.1-10 Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license.
§ 5-5.1-11 Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings.
§ 5-5.1-12 Renewal of licenses.
§ 5-5.1-13 Registration and license fees.
§ 5-5.1-14 Nontransferability of license.
§ 5-5.1-15 Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses.
§ 5-5.1-16 Surrender of license.
§ 5-5.1-17 Change in status of licensee.
§ 5-5.1-18 Registration.
§ 5-5.1-19 Uniform and equipment.
§ 5-5.1-20 Identification cards.
§ 5-5.1-21 Licensee business procedures.
§ 5-5.1-22 Insurance requirements.
§ 5-5.1-23 Criminal offenses.
§ 5-5.1-24 Judicial review.
Chapter 5-6 Electricians
§ 5-6-1 Definitions.
§ 5-6-2 Work for which license required.
§ 5-6-2.1 Inspection and right of entry.
§ 5-6-3 Devices and appliances inserted by unlicensed persons.
§ 5-6-4 Board of examiners — Composition — Appointment of members — Policy-making role.
§ 5-6-5 Board of examiners — Officers — Employment of personnel.
§ 5-6-6 Rules — Conduct of examinations.
§ 5-6-7 Forms of licenses.
§ 5-6-8 Contractor’s certificates/licenses.
§ 5-6-9 Journeyperson’s certificate/license.
§ 5-6-10 Limited-premises certificate/license.
§ 5-6-10.1 Limited-maintenance license.
§ 5-6-10.2 Limited journeyperson maintenance certificate/license — Class M.
§ 5-6-11 Certificate/license of burnerperson, fire alarm installer, electrical sign installer, lightning-protection installer, and renewable energy professional.
§ 5-6-12 Application of certificates for the installation of fire alarm systems, and electrical signs.
§ 5-6-13 Journeyperson and burnerperson restricted to work as employee of licensee.
§ 5-6-14 Work on premises covered by limited-premises certificates.
§ 5-6-15 False statement in applications.
§ 5-6-16 License fees.
§ 5-6-17 Application for examination — Fee.
§ 5-6-18 Preservation of applications and examination papers.
§ 5-6-19 Display of licenses.
§ 5-6-20 Expiration and renewal of certificates and licenses.
§ 5-6-20.1 Mandatory continuing education.
§ 5-6-21 Certificates expiring while licensee is in federal service.
§ 5-6-22 Board of examiners meeting records — Manual of regulations.
§ 5-6-23 Certificates not transferable — Suspension or revocation of certificates — Subpoena of evidence.
§ 5-6-24 Apprentices — Registration.
§ 5-6-24.1 Apprentices registered in other states.
§ 5-6-24.2 Apprentices — Exam requirements.
§ 5-6-24.3 Credit for electrical license exams.
§ 5-6-25 Compliance with rules and requirements of city or town.
§ 5-6-26 Compliance with requirements of division or of electric company.
§ 5-6-27 Disposition of fees — Annual report.
§ 5-6-28 Penalties for unlicensed work.
§ 5-6-29 Persons and work exempt.
§ 5-6-30 [Repealed.]
§ 5-6-31 [Repealed.]
§ 5-6-32 Authority of director to assess penalty.
§ 5-6-33 Enforcement of the chapter — Prosecution.
§ 5-6-34 Certification of electric sign contractors and electric sign installers.
Chapter 5-7 Employment Agencies
§ 5-7-1 License and regulation by local authorities.
§ 5-7-2 Penalty for establishment of office without license — Public agencies exempt.
§ 5-7-3 Bond for payroll and other taxes.
Chapter 5-8 Engineers
§ 5-8-1 Registration required for practice of engineering.
§ 5-8-5 Board — Compensation and expenses of members.
§ 5-8-6 Board — Removal of members — Vacancies.
§ 5-8-7 Board — Organization — Meetings — Quorum.
§ 5-8-8 Board — Powers.
§ 5-8-9 Records and reports.
§ 5-8-10 Roster of registered engineers.
§ 5-8-11 General requirements for registration or certification.
§ 5-8-12 Form of application for registration or certification — Registration, certification, and enrollment fees.
§ 5-8-13 Examinations.
§ 5-8-14 Certificates of registration — Enrollment cards — Seals.
§ 5-8-15 Expiration and renewal of certificates of registration for professional engineers.
§ 5-8-16 [Repealed.]
§ 5-8-17 Public works.
§ 5-8-18 Suspension and revocation of certificates — Complaints — Hearings.
§ 5-8-19 Appeals.
§ 5-8-20 Violations and penalties — Enforcement — Injunctions.
§ 5-8-21 Exemptions.
§ 5-8-22 Severability.
§ 5-8-23 Deposit of fees.
§ 5-8-24 Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited-liability partnership, corporation, and limited-liability company.
§ 5-8-25 Engineers rendering assistance during disaster emergency — Immunity from civil liability.
Chapter 5-8.1 Land Surveyors
§ 5-8.1-1 Declaration of policy.
§ 5-8.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-8.1-3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-8.1-4 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Authority, powers, and duties.
§ 5-8.1-4.1 Continuing education exemption.
§ 5-8.1-5 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Membership, appointments, terms, and vacancies.
§ 5-8.1-6 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Compensation and expenses.
§ 5-8.1-7 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Organization.
§ 5-8.1-8 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Records and reports.
§ 5-8.1-9 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Application and qualification for registration.
§ 5-8.1-10 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Issuance and renewal of certificates.
§ 5-8.1-11 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Fees — Payment and disposition.
§ 5-8.1-12 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Official stamp of professional land surveyor.
§ 5-8.1-13 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Permitted practices.
§ 5-8.1-14 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Unlawful practices.
§ 5-8.1-15 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Disciplinary actions.
§ 5-8.1-16 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Appeals.
§ 5-8.1-17 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Violations and penalties — Injunctions.
§ 5-8.1-18 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Public works.
§ 5-8.1-19 Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Duties of recorders.
§ 5-8.1-20 Land surveyors rendering assistance during disaster emergency — Immunity from civil liability.
§ 5-8.1-21 Right of entry for professional land surveyor performing surveying services.
Chapter 5-9 Explosives Act [Repealed.]
§ 5-9-1 — 5-9-16 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-10 Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmeticians, Manicurists and Estheticians
§ 5-10-1 Definitions.
§ 5-10-2 Creation of division of professional regulation and board of barbering and hairdressing — Powers and duties.
§ 5-10-3 Board of barbering and hairdressing — Appointments — Organization — Removal of members.
§ 5-10-4 Board of barbering and hairdressing — Compensation of members.
§ 5-10-5 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-6 Meetings of board — Time and notice of examinations.
§ 5-10-7 License required for practice.
§ 5-10-8 Issuance of licenses — Qualifications of applicants.
§ 5-10-9 Classes of licenses.
§ 5-10-9.1 License portability.
§ 5-10-10 Application form — Fee — Expiration and renewal of licenses — Fees.
§ 5-10-11 Persons licensed in other states.
§ 5-10-12 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-13 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-14 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-15 Licensing of shops.
§ 5-10-16 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-17, 5-10-18. [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-19 Application forms.
§ 5-10-20 Electrolysis not permitted by license.
§ 5-10-21 Advertising.
§ 5-10-22 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-23 Fixed place of business.
§ 5-10-24 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-25 Inspection powers of the division — Denial of access.
§ 5-10-26 Revocation or suspension of license, permit, or certificate.
§ 5-10-27 Reinstatement after revocation or suspension.
§ 5-10-28 Appeals.
§ 5-10-29 Persons exempt from chapter.
§ 5-10-30 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-10-31 Prosecution of violations.
§ 5-10-32 Enforcement of chapter.
§ 5-10-33 Payment of fees.
§ 5-10-34 [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-35 Severability.
§ 5-10-36 Receipts.
§ 5-10-37, 5-10-38. [Repealed.]
§ 5-10-39 Demonstrator’s permit.
Chapter 5-11 Hawkers and Peddlers
§ 5-11-1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-11-1.1 “Hawkers,” “peddlers,” and “door-to-door salespersons” defined — Authority to issue rules and regulations.
§ 5-11-2 — 5-11-4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-11-5 List of licenses issued.
§ 5-11-6 — 5-11-10 [Repealed.]
§ 5-11-11 Sales or offers as separate offenses.
§ 5-11-12 Arrest of violators — Detention of merchandise.
§ 5-11-13 Recognizance of prosecuting officer.
§ 5-11-14 Complaint of violations — Forfeiture of property.
§ 5-11-15 Liability for costs on failure to show license.
§ 5-11-16, 5-11-17. [Repealed.]
§ 5-11-18 Local licensing — Fees — Persons exempt.
Chapter 5-11.1 State Mobile Food Establishment Registration Act
§ 5-11.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-11.1-2 Purpose.
§ 5-11.1-3 Definitions.
§ 5-11.1-4 Practices for which registration is required.
§ 5-11.1-5 Registration applications and requirements.
§ 5-11.1-6 Issuance and renewal of registration.
§ 5-11.1-7 Authority to operate a mobile food establishment in any city or town.
§ 5-11.1-8 Municipal compliance.
§ 5-11.1-9 Display of registration and municipal permits.
§ 5-11.1-10 Mobile food establishment safety standards.
§ 5-11.1-11 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a state mobile food establishment registration.
§ 5-11.1-12 Order to cease and desist.
§ 5-11.1-13 Responsibility of registrant for acts of agents/employees.
§ 5-11.1-14 Rulemaking authority.
Chapter 5-12 Hide and Leather Inspection [Repealed.]
§ 5-12-1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-12-2 [Repealed.]
§ 5-12-3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-12-4 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-13 Horse Riding Schools
§ 5-13-1 Definitions.
§ 5-13-2 License required.
§ 5-13-2.1 First aid certification required.
§ 5-13-3 Board of inspection.
§ 5-13-4 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-13-5 Application for license — Examination — Fee.
§ 5-13-6 Access of board members to schools.
§ 5-13-7 Terms of license.
§ 5-13-8 Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 5-13-9 Penalty for violations.
Chapter 5-14 Hotels
§ 5-14-1 Safekeeping of property of guests.
§ 5-14-2 Losses of property without fault of hotelkeeper.
§ 5-14-3 Definitions.
§ 5-14-4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-14-4.1 Innkeeper’s right to eject.
§ 5-14-5 [Repealed.]
§ 5-14-5.1 Refusal of admission.
Chapter 5-14.1 The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice Act [Heading Effective Until January 1, 2026]The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act [Heading Effective January 1, 2026]
§ 5-14.1-1 Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]
§ 5-14.1-1 Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2026.]
§ 5-14.1-2 Posting requirements.
§ 5-14.1-3 Training — Policies and procedures. [Effective January 1, 2026.]
§ 5-14.1-4 Record keeping. [Effective January 1, 2026.]
Chapter 5-15 Itinerant Vendors [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-1.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-2 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-5 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-6 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-7 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-8 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-9 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-10 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-11 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-12 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-13 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-14 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-15 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-16 [Repealed.]
§ 5-15-17 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-16 Laundries
§ 5-16-1 Definitions.
§ 5-16-2 Permit required.
§ 5-16-3 Application for permit.
§ 5-16-4 Display of permit — Inspection of laundries.
§ 5-16-5 Night and Sunday operations.
§ 5-16-6 [Obsolete.]
§ 5-16-7 Penalty for violations.
Chapter 5-17 Movers
§ 5-17-1 Reports of removals to town or city clerk.
§ 5-17-2 Contents of reports — Filing by clerk.
§ 5-17-3 False information to movers.
§ 5-17-4 Penalty for violations.
Chapter 5-18 Outdoor Advertising
§ 5-18-1 Advertising subject to chapter.
§ 5-18-2 Regulatory powers of town and city councils.
§ 5-18-3 Advertising requiring specific approval.
§ 5-18-4 Penalty for violations — Inspection and removal.
Chapter 5-19 Pharmacy [Repealed.]
§ 5-19-1 — 5-19-38 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-19.1 Pharmacies
§ 5-19.1-1 Introduction.
§ 5-19.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-19.1-3 State board of pharmacy — Creation — Membership — Oath — Vacancies.
§ 5-19.1-4 State board of pharmacy — Meetings — Quorum — Chairperson.
§ 5-19.1-5 State board of pharmacy — Powers and duties.
§ 5-19.1-6 Board of pharmacy — Inspectors and assistants.
§ 5-19.1-7 Director of health — Powers and duties.
§ 5-19.1-8 Licensing required.
§ 5-19.1-9 Pharmacy license — Fee — Display — Declaration of ownership and location.
§ 5-19.1-10 Restricted pharmacies — License.
§ 5-19.1-11 Nonresident pharmacy — Fees — Display — Declaration of ownership and location.
§ 5-19.1-11.1 Rules.
§ 5-19.1-12 Manufacturer’s license — Fees — Display — Declaration of ownership and location.
§ 5-19.1-13 Wholesaler’s license — Fees — Display — Declaration of ownership and location.
§ 5-19.1-19.1 Pharmacists — Substitution of biological products.
§ 5-19.1-20 License — Renewal — Fee — Display.
§ 5-19.1-21 Refusal, suspension and revocation of licensees.
§ 5-19.1-22 Authorized practices.
§ 5-19.1-23 Unlawful practices.
§ 5-19.1-24 Emergency prescription refill.
§ 5-19.1-25 Immunity.
§ 5-19.1-26 Refusal, suspension, and revocation of licenses — Appeal procedure.
§ 5-19.1-27 Penalty for operating without license.
§ 5-19.1-28 Severability.
§ 5-19.1-29 Continuity of administration.
§ 5-19.1-30 List of drugs to be posted — Display of current selling price required — Exception.
§ 5-19.1-31 Administration of influenza and COVID-19 immunizations to individuals between the ages of three (3) years and eighteen (18) years, inclusive.
§ 5-19.1-32 Limited-function tests.
§ 5-19.1-33 Partial fill of Schedule II controlled substance.
§ 5-19.1-34 Notice of warning regarding use of Schedule II controlled substances to be posted.
§ 5-19.1-37 Continuation of therapy prescription refill.
§ 5-19.1-38 Pharmacy technicians — Scope of practice — Pharmacy technician dispensing process validation within institutional pharmacies.
Chapter 5-19.2 Collaborative Pharmacy Practice
§ 5-19.2-1 Purpose.
§ 5-19.2-2 Definitions.
§ 5-19.2-3 Collaborative pharmacy practice.
§ 5-19.2-4 Collaborative practice in Rhode Island licensed hospitals.
§ 5-19.2-5 Immunity.
Chapter 5-19.3 Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act
§ 5-19.3-1 Short title.
§ 5-19.3-2 Definitions.
§ 5-19.3-3 Prohibition of certain discriminatory actions related to reimbursement of 340B covered entities and 340B contract pharmacies.
§ 5-19.3-4 Exclusion.
§ 5-19.3-5 Prohibition on certain discriminatory actions by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, agent, or affiliate of such manufacturer related to 340B entities.
§ 5-19.3-6 Reporting and audit.
§ 5-19.3-7 Compliance and enforcement.
§ 5-19.3-8 Violations.
§ 5-19.3-9 Federal preemption.
Chapter 5-20 Plumbers, Irrigators, and Water System Installers
§ 5-20-1 Short title.
§ 5-20-2 “Plumbing” and “source of water” defined.
§ 5-34-2 License and registration required to practice nursing or use title.
§ 5-34-3 Definitions.
§ 5-34-4 Board of nursing — Establishment — Composition — Appointment, terms, and removal of members — Director of nurse registration and nursing education.
§ 5-34-5 Board of nursing — Qualifications of members.
§ 5-34-6 Board of nursing — Organization — Meetings.
§ 5-34-7 Board of nursing — General powers.
§ 5-34-8 Board of nursing — Compensation of members.
§ 5-34-9 Register of nurses — Records — Issuance of licenses.
§ 5-34-10 Qualifications of professional nurse applicants.
§ 5-34-11 Licensing of professional nurses.
§ 5-34-12 Application fee for professional nurses.
§ 5-34-13 Right to use professional nurse title.
§ 5-34-14 Qualifications of practical nurse applicants.
§ 5-34-15 Licensing of practical nurses.
§ 5-34-16 Application fee for practical nurse licensure.
§ 5-34-17 Right to use practical nurse title.
§ 5-34-18 Signature on licenses for nursing.
§ 5-34-19 Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 5-34-19.1 Applications to include data on race and ethnic background.
§ 5-34-20 Transfer to inactive list — Reinstatement.
§ 5-34-21 Receipts.
§ 5-34-22 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-23 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-24 Grounds for discipline of licensees.
§ 5-34-24.1 Nondisciplinary alternative.
§ 5-34-24.2 Immunity.
§ 5-34-24.3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-24.4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-25 Procedure for discipline of licensees.
§ 5-34-26 Grounds for discipline without a hearing.
§ 5-34-27 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-28 Appeals from board.
§ 5-34-29 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-34-30 Injunction of violations.
§ 5-34-31 Practices and persons exempt.
§ 5-34-31.1 [Expired.]
§ 5-34-32 Enforcement of chapter.
§ 5-34-33 Severability.
§ 5-34-34 Immunity from liability for gratuitous emergency assistance.
§ 5-34-35 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-36 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-37 Application fee for certified registered nurse practitioners.
§ 5-34-38 Right to use certified registered nurse practitioner title.
§ 5-34-39 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-40 Advanced practice nurse advisory committee.
§ 5-34-40.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-40.2 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-40.3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-40.4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-41 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34-42 Global signature authority of certified registered nurse practitioners.
§ 5-34-43 Criminal records review.
§ 5-34-44 Advanced practice registered nurses as independent practitioners.
§ 5-34-45 Licensure of APRNs.
§ 5-34-46 Status of current licensees.
§ 5-34-47 Titles and abbreviations.
§ 5-34-48 APRN education programs.
§ 5-34-49 Prescriptive authority.
§ 5-34-50 APRN restrictive covenants void.
Chapter 5-34.1 Nursing Pools [Repealed.]
§ 5-34.1-1 — 5-34.1-10 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-34.2 Nurse Anesthetists
§ 5-34.2-1 Scope.
§ 5-34.2-2 Definitions.
§ 5-34.2-3 Requirements for licensure of the nurse anesthetist.
§ 5-34.2-4 Duties of board.
§ 5-34.2-5 Accountability — Scope of practice.
§ 5-34.2-6 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-34.3 Nurse Licensure Compact
§ 5-34.3-1 Short title.
§ 5-34.3-2 The Nurse Licensure Compact.
§ 5-34.3-3 Legislative findings. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-4 Definitions. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-5 General provisions and jurisdiction. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-6 Applications for licensure in a party state. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-7 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34.3-8 Additional authorities invested in party state nurse licensing boards. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-9 Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-10 Establishment of the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-10.1 Rulemaking. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-10.2 Oversight, dispute resolution, enforcement and department of health obligations. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-11 [Repealed.]
§ 5-34.3-12 Effective date, withdrawal and amendment. [Expires January 1, 2027]
§ 5-34.3-13 Employers.
§ 5-34.3-14 Construction and severability. [Expires January 1, 2027]
Chapter 5-35 Optometrists [Repealed.]
§ 5-35-1 — 5-35-32 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-35.1 Optometrists
§ 5-35.1-1 Definitions.
§ 5-35.1-2 Qualifications to practice optometry.
§ 5-35.1-3 Application for examination and license.
§ 5-35.1-4 Fee for license.
§ 5-35.1-5 Registration of optometrists from other states.
§ 5-35.1-6 Issuance, registration, and display of certificate of license to practice optometry.
§ 5-35.1-7 Renewal of license to practice optometry.
§ 5-35.1-8 Use of title of doctor.
§ 5-35.1-9 Acts constituting unlawful practice of optometry.
§ 5-35.1-10 Unlawful sale of spectacles.
§ 5-35.1-11 Freedom of choice for eye care.
§ 5-35.1-11.1 Subcontracted optometry network.
§ 5-35.1-12 Use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents for ocular conditions — Optometrists training and certification.
§ 5-35.1-13 Board of optometry — Appointment of members.
§ 5-35.1-14 Board — Compensation of members.
§ 5-35.1-15 Receipts.
§ 5-35.1-16 Minimum examination of patient.
§ 5-35.1-17 Persons exempt from requirements.
§ 5-35.1-18 Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license for unprofessional conduct.
§ 5-35.1-19 Construction of glass lenses — Violations — Penalty.
§ 5-35.1-20 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-35.1-21 Prosecution of violations.
§ 5-35.1-22 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-35.1-23 Severability.
Chapter 5-35.2 Opticians
§ 5-35.2-1 Definitions.
§ 5-35.2-2 Qualification of optician applicants.
§ 5-35.2-3 Optician’s biennial license fee.
§ 5-35.2-4 Advertising by opticians.
§ 5-35.2-5 Unlawful sale of spectacles.
§ 5-35.2-6 Freedom of choice for eye care.
§ 5-35.2-7 Continuing education of opticians.
§ 5-35.2-8 Advisory committee for opticianry.
§ 5-35.2-9 Persons exempt from requirements.
§ 5-35.2-10 Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license for unprofessional conduct.
§ 5-35.2-11 Construction of glass lenses — Violations — Penalty.
§ 5-35.2-12 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-35.2-13 Prosecution of violations.
§ 5-35.2-14 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-35.2-15 Severability.
Chapter 5-36 Osteopaths [Repealed.]
§ 5-36-1 — 5-36-10 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-36.1 License of Naturopathy Act of 2017
§ 5-36.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-36.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-36.1-3 Scope of practice.
§ 5-36.1-4 Penalty for misrepresentation.
§ 5-36.1-5 Prohibited acts.
§ 5-36.1-6 Exemptions.
§ 5-36.1-7 Reporting contagious and infectious diseases.
§ 5-36.1-8 Board of licensure — Creation.
§ 5-36.1-9 Board of licensure.
§ 5-36.1-10 Board of licensure — Powers and duties.
§ 5-36.1-11 Board of licensure — Organization and meetings — Compensation of members.
§ 5-36.1-16 Refusal or revocation of a license — Process.
§ 5-36.1-17 Complaints.
§ 5-36.1-18 Informed consent and disclosure.
§ 5-36.1-19 Severability.
Chapter 5-37 Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
§ 5-37-1 Definitions.
§ 5-37-1.1 Board of medical licensure and discipline — Creation — Composition — Appointment, removal, and compensation of members — Officers — Meetings — Funds.
§ 5-37-1.2 Examining committees.
§ 5-37-1.3 Board of medical licensure and discipline — Powers and duties.
§ 5-37-1.4 Director — Powers and duties.
§ 5-37-1.5 Immunity.
§ 5-37-2 License to practice — Qualifications of applicants — Fee — Reexamination.
§ 5-37-2.1 Recertification — Continuing medical education.
§ 5-37-3 Itinerants disqualified.
§ 5-37-4 Refusal of licensure.
§ 5-37-5 [Repealed.]
§ 5-37-5.1 Unprofessional conduct.
§ 5-37-5.2 Complaints.
§ 5-37-5.3 Specification of charges.
§ 5-37-5.4 Time and notice of hearing.
§ 5-37-6 Subpoenas — Contempt.
§ 5-37-6.1 Report of hearing.
§ 5-37-6.2 Decision of the board.
§ 5-37-6.3 Sanctions.
§ 5-37-7 Appeal from the decision of the director.
§ 5-37-8 Grounds for discipline without hearing.
§ 5-37-9 Reports relating to professional conduct and capacity — Regulations — Confidentiality — Immunity.
§ 5-37-9.1 Requirements relating to professional conduct.
§ 5-37-9.2 Physician profiles — Public access to data.
§ 5-45-1 Board of examiners — Creation — Composition — Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members — Meetings.
§ 5-45-2 Functions of the department of health.
§ 5-45-3 Board of examiners — Functions.
§ 5-45-4 Definitions.
§ 5-45-5 Administrator’s license required to operate nursing home.
§ 5-45-6 Licensing function of department of health — Term of licenses — Appeal of license denials, suspensions, or revocations.
§ 5-45-7 Qualification for licensure.
§ 5-45-8 Licensure in other jurisdictions.
§ 5-45-9 Courses of instruction and training.
§ 5-45-10 Renewal of licenses — Continuing education.
§ 5-45-11 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-45-12 Disciplinary proceedings — Grounds for discipline.
§ 5-45-13 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-45-14 Receipts.
Chapter 5-46 Automobile Clubs
§ 5-46-1 Posting of surety bonds.
Chapter 5-47 Wrecking Contractors
§ 5-47-1 Safeguards at demolition sites.
§ 5-47-2 Reimbursements to municipal or volunteer firefighters.
Chapter 5-48 Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
§ 5-48-1 Purpose and legislative intent — Definitions.
§ 5-48-2 Board of examiners — Composition — Appointments, terms, and qualifications of members.
§ 5-48-3 Board of examiners — Duties and powers — Meetings — Compensation of members.
§ 5-48-4 Board examiners — Seal — Authentication of records.
§ 5-48-5 Receipts.
§ 5-48-6 Licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
§ 5-48-7 Qualifications of applicants for a license as a speech-language pathologist.
§ 5-48-7.1 Qualifications for a provisional license for a speech-language pathologist.
§ 5-48-7.2 Qualifications for license as an audiologist.
§ 5-48-7.3 Qualifications for audiologists licensed in alternate jurisdictions.
§ 5-48-8 [Repealed.]
§ 5-48-9 Fees — Late filing — Inactive status.
§ 5-48-9.1 Continuing education.
§ 5-48-10 Persons and practices exempted.
§ 5-48-11 Grounds for suspension or revocation of licenses.
§ 5-48-12 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-48-13 Revocation and suspension procedure — Reinstatement.
§ 5-48-14 [Obsolete.]
§ 5-48-15 Severability.
Chapter 5-48.1 Patient Protection Act
§ 5-48.1-1 Legislative findings.
§ 5-48.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-48.1-3 Prohibited acts.
§ 5-48.1-4 Adoption of regulations.
§ 5-48.1-5 Sanctions.
Chapter 5-48.2 Professional Licensing and Regulation of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
§ 5-48.2-1 Purpose.
§ 5-48.2-2 Incorporated materials.
§ 5-48.2-3 Definitions.
§ 5-48.2-4 License requirements.
§ 5-48.2-5 Qualifications for licensure.
§ 5-48.2-6 Issuance and renewal of license and fee.
§ 5-48.2-7 Denial, suspension, and revocation of license.
§ 5-48.2-8 Support personnel.
§ 5-48.2-9 Supervision and responsibility.
§ 5-48.2-10 Supervision of support personnel — Newborn hearing screeners and school hearing screeners.
§ 5-48.2-11 Continuing education requirements.
§ 5-48.2-12 Rules governing dispensing and/or selling of hearing aids.
§ 5-48.2-13 Rules governing practices and procedures.
Chapter 5-48.3 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
§ 5-48.3-1 Purpose.
§ 5-48.3-2 Definitions.
§ 5-48.3-3 State participation in compact.
§ 5-48.3-4 Compact privileges.
§ 5-48.3-5 Compact privileges to practice telehealth.
§ 5-48.3-6 Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
§ 5-48.3-7 Adverse actions.
§ 5-48.3-8 Establishment of the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission.
§ 5-48.3-9 Database and reporting system.
§ 5-48.3-10 Rulemaking.
§ 5-48.3-11 Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
§ 5-48.3-12 Date of implementation of the interstate commission for audiology and speech-language pathology practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment.
§ 5-48.3-13 Construction and severability.
§ 5-48.3-14 Binding effect of compact and other laws.
Chapter 5-49 Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters
§ 5-49-1 Definitions.
§ 5-49-2 License required to sell or fit hearing aids.
§ 5-49-2.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-49-2.2 Records of transactions.
§ 5-49-2.3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-49-3 Receipt required to be furnished to a person supplied with hearing aid.
§ 5-49-4 Persons and practices exempted.
§ 5-49-5 [Obsolete.]
§ 5-49-6 Issuance of licenses and certificates of endorsement.
§ 5-49-7 License by examination.
§ 5-49-8 Temporary permits.
§ 5-49-9 Scope of examination.
§ 5-49-10 Notice to department of place of business — Notice to holders of license.
§ 5-49-11 Duration of license — Renewal of license — Fees — Effect of failure to renew.
§ 5-49-12 Complaints — Grounds and proceedings for revocation or suspension of licenses.
§ 5-50-4 Contract contents — Notice to buyer of right to cancel contract — Right of contract cancellation — Refund.
§ 5-50-5 Duration of contracts.
§ 5-50-6 Downgrading of membership.
§ 5-50-7 Pre-opening sales — Permit and bond required — Facilities unopened — Under construction and planned.
§ 5-50-8 Truth in advertising — Posting of rates.
§ 5-50-9 Remedies, injunctive relief, and civil penalties.
§ 5-50-10 Common-law rights preserved.
§ 5-50-11 Severability.
§ 5-50-12 Defibrillators.
Chapter 5-51 Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects
§ 5-51-1 Definitions.
§ 5-51-2 Board — Creation — Composition — Appointment, terms, and qualifications of members — Duties — Compensation.
§ 5-51-3 Use of title “landscape architect” restricted — Registration certificate requirement.
§ 5-51-4 Filing of applications for license.
§ 5-51-5 Procedure for processing applications for license.
§ 5-51-6 Examinations.
§ 5-51-7 Reciprocity — Waiver of requirements for examination.
§ 5-51-8 Granting of licenses to practice landscape architecture.
§ 5-51-9 Annual renewal of licenses and certificates of authorization.
§ 5-51-10 Restoration of an expired license.
§ 5-51-11 Seals — Rubber stamps.
§ 5-51-12 Persons exempt from licensure.
§ 5-51-13 Partnerships, limited-liability partnerships, corporations, and limited-liability companies.
§ 5-51-14 Fees.
§ 5-51-15 [Repealed.]
§ 5-51-16 Penalty for violations — Injunctive relief.
§ 5-51-17 Revocation or suspension of licenses or certificates of authorization.
§ 5-51-17.1 Initiation of proceedings — Hearings before the board — Appeals — Notice to other states.
§ 5-51-18 Landscape architects rendering assistance during disaster emergency — Immunity from civil liability.
Chapter 5-52 Travel Agencies [Repealed.]
§ 5-52-1 — 5-52-15 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-53 Solicitation by Charitable Organizations [Repealed.]
§ 5-53-1 — 5-53-14 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-53.1 Solicitation by Charitable Organizations
§ 5-53.1-1 Definitions.
§ 5-53.1-2 Registration of charitable organizations.
§ 5-53.1-3 Certain persons exempted.
§ 5-53.1-4 Reports and records of registered charitable organizations.
§ 5-53.1-5 Books and records.
§ 5-53.1-6 Nonresident charitable organizations; designation of director as agent for service of process; service of process.
§ 5-53.1-7 Prohibited activity.
§ 5-53.1-8 Professional fundraisers and fundraising counsel.
§ 5-53.1-9 Contracts of professional fundraisers and fundraising counsel.
§ 5-53.1-10 Professional solicitor.
§ 5-53.1-11 Nonresident professional fundraisers, fundraising counsel, and professional solicitors; designation of director as agent for service of process; service of process.
§ 5-53.1-12 Solicitation.
§ 5-53.1-12.1 Solicitation — Requirements.
§ 5-53.1-13 Unauthorized use of names when soliciting or collecting contributions.
§ 5-53.1-14 Enforcement and penalties — Director.
§ 5-53.1-15 Enforcement — Attorney general.
§ 5-53.1-16 Payment of fees.
§ 5-53.1-17 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-53.1-18 Severability.
Chapter 5-54 Physician Assistants
§ 5-54-1 Declaration of policy.
§ 5-54-2 Definitions.
§ 5-54-3 Exemptions.
§ 5-54-4 Board of licensure — Creation.
§ 5-54-5 Board of licensure.
§ 5-54-5.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-54-6 Board of licensure — Organization and meetings — Compensation of members.
§ 5-54-7 Board of licensure — Powers and duties.
§ 5-54-7.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-54-8 Permitted healthcare practices by physician assistants.
§ 5-54-9 Criteria for licensure as a physician assistant.
§ 5-54-9.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-54-10 Registration based on previous practice.
§ 5-54-11 Issuance and annual renewal of certificates of licensure.
§ 5-54-11.1 Inactive list.
§ 5-54-12 Grounds for refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of certificates.
§ 5-54-12.1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-54-13 Procedure for discipline.
§ 5-54-13.1 Nondisciplinary alternative.
§ 5-54-14 Grounds for discipline without a hearing.
§ 5-54-15 Appeals from board, administrator, or director.
§ 5-54-16 Penalty for misrepresentation.
§ 5-54-17 Injunction of violations.
§ 5-54-18 [Repealed.]
§ 5-54-19 Receipts.
§ 5-54-20 Enforcement of chapter.
§ 5-54-20.1 Immunity from liability for gratuitous emergency assistance.
§ 5-54-21 Severability.
§ 5-54-22 Continuing medical education.
§ 5-54-23 Reports relating to professional conduct and capacity — Regulations — Confidentiality — Immunity.
§ 5-54-24 Requirements relating to professional conduct.
§ 5-54-25 Communication of information among healthcare facilities.
§ 5-54-26 Hospital responsibility to take action based upon adverse information received.
§ 5-54-27 Participation in disaster and emergency care.
§ 5-54-28 Participation in charitable and voluntary care.
Chapter 5-55 Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales
§ 5-55-1 Short title.
§ 5-55-2 Legislative findings and purpose.
§ 5-55-3 Definitions.
§ 5-55-4 Franchised dealers and distributors.
§ 5-55-5 Unfair practices.
§ 5-55-6 Dealer trade associations.
§ 5-55-7 Statute of limitations.
§ 5-55-8 Legal and equitable remedies.
§ 5-55-9 Severability.
Chapter 5-56 Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
§ 5-56-1 License required.
§ 5-56-2 Conditions for obtaining an installer’s license.
§ 5-56-3 [Obsolete.]
§ 5-56-4 License not transferable or assignable.
§ 5-56-5 Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.
§ 5-56-6 Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 5-56-7 Responsibilities, performance, and conduct.
§ 5-56-8 Penalties.
Chapter 5-56.1 Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
§ 5-56.1-1 Declaration of intent and purpose.
§ 5-56.1-2 License required.
§ 5-56.1-3 Licensing authority.
§ 5-56.1-4 Conditions for obtaining a designer’s license.
§ 5-56.1-5 License not transferable or assignable.
§ 5-56.1-6 Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 5-56.1-7 Responsibilities — Performance and conduct.
§ 5-56.1-8 Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses — Censure.
§ 5-56.1-9 Penalties.
Chapter 5-57 Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses
§ 5-57-1 Purpose.
§ 5-57-2 Definitions.
§ 5-57-3 Licensing authority — Creation.
§ 5-57-4 — 5-57-8 [Repealed.]
§ 5-57-9 Licensing authority — Staff.
§ 5-57-10 Licensing authority — Seal.
§ 5-57-11 Licensing authority — Rules and regulations.
§ 5-62-3 Public display, publication, and reproduction of works of fine art.
§ 5-62-4 Artists’ authorship rights.
§ 5-62-5 Limitations of applicability.
§ 5-62-6 Relief.
§ 5-62-7 Artists — Art merchant relationships.
§ 5-62-8 Exemption from seizure.
§ 5-62-9 Express warranties.
§ 5-62-10 Falsifying certificates of authenticity or any similar written instrument.
§ 5-62-11 Express warranties for multiples.
§ 5-62-12 Construction.
Chapter 5-63 Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists [Repealed.]
§ 5-63-1 — 5-63-26 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-63.1 Reporting of Sexual Misconduct by Mental Health Professionals
§ 5-63.1-1 Definitions.
§ 5-63.1-2 Reports of sexual contact.
§ 5-63.1-3 Immunity from liability.
§ 5-63.1-4 Confidentiality of reports.
Chapter 5-63.2 Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
§ 5-63.2-1 Statement of policy.
§ 5-63.2-2 Definitions.
§ 5-63.2-3 Board of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.
§ 5-63.2-4 Composition of board — Appointment and terms of members.
§ 5-63.2-5 Organization and meetings of board.
§ 5-63.2-6 General powers of board.
§ 5-63.2-7 Reimbursement of board members.
§ 5-63.2-8 Register of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists — Records — Issuance of licenses.
§ 5-63.2-9 Qualifications of licensed clinical mental health counselor associates and licensed clinical mental health counselors.
§ 5-63.2-10 Qualifications of licensed marriage and family therapist associates and licensed marriage and family therapists.
§ 5-63.2-11 Prohibited acts.
§ 5-63.2-12 Exemptions.
§ 5-63.2-13 Licensure application.
§ 5-63.2-14 Examination of applicants.
§ 5-63.2-15 Licensure by endorsement.
§ 5-63.2-16 Application fee.
§ 5-63.2-17 Expiration and renewal of license.
§ 5-63.2-18 Privileged communications.
§ 5-63.2-19 Transfer to inactive lists — Reinstatement.
§ 5-63.2-20 Disposition of fees and fines.
§ 5-63.2-21 Grounds for discipline.
§ 5-63.2-22 Procedure for discipline.
§ 5-63.2-23 Penalties for violations.
§ 5-63.2-24 Injunction of violations.
§ 5-63.2-25 Enforcement.
§ 5-63.2-26 Appeals from director and board.
Chapter 5-64 Dietitian/Nutritionist Act
§ 5-64-1 Short title.
§ 5-64-2 Purpose.
§ 5-64-3 Definitions.
§ 5-64-4 License required.
§ 5-64-5 Rhode Island state board of dietetics practice.
§ 5-64-6 Applicant qualifications — Fees.
§ 5-64-7 Graduate practice.
§ 5-64-8 Fees.
§ 5-64-9 Grounds for discipline.
§ 5-64-10 Procedure for discipline.
§ 5-64-11 Penalties for violations.
§ 5-64-12 Exemptions.
§ 5-64-13 License expiration, renewal.
§ 5-64-14 Licensing without examination.
§ 5-64-15 Receipts.
§ 5-64-16 Enforcement.
Chapter 5-64.1 Dietary Manager
§ 5-64.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-64.1-2 Declaration of purpose.
§ 5-64.1-3 Definitions.
§ 5-64.1-4 Certification required.
§ 5-64.1-5 Restriction on use of titles.
§ 5-64.1-6 Requirements for certification.
§ 5-64.1-7 Eligibility of dietary managers.
§ 5-64.1-8 Renewal of membership.
§ 5-64.1-9 Eligibility of dietary technicians.
§ 5-64.1-10 Fees.
§ 5-64.1-11 Department of health.
§ 5-64.1-12 Severability.
Chapter 5-64.2 Dietitian Licensure Compact
§ 5-64.2-1 Short title.
§ 5-64.2-2 Purpose.
§ 5-64.2-3 Definitions.
§ 5-64.2-4 State participation in the compact.
§ 5-64.2-5 Compact privilege.
§ 5-64.2-6 Obtaining a new home state license based on a compact privilege.
§ 5-64.2-7 Active military members and spouses.
§ 5-64.2-8 Adverse actions.
§ 5-64.2-9 Establishment of the dietitian licensure compact commission.
§ 5-64.2-10 Data system.
§ 5-64.2-11 Rulemaking.
§ 5-64.2-12 Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
§ 5-64.2-13 Effective date, withdrawal, and amendment.
§ 5-64.2-14 Construction and severability.
§ 5-64.2-15 Consistent effect and conflict with other state laws.
Chapter 5-65 Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board
§ 5-65-1 Definitions.
§ 5-65-2 Exemptions from registration — Registered agent for service of process.
§ 5-65-3 Registration for work on a structure required of contractor — Issuance of building permits to unregistered or unlicensed contractors prohibited — Evidence of activity as a contractor — Duties of contractors.
§ 5-65-4 Registration required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy — Exception.
§ 5-65-5 Application for registration — Continuing education.
§ 5-65-6 Contractor to notify of address change — Effect of mail to last known address.
§ 5-65-7 Insurance required of contractors.
§ 5-65-7.1 Notice of cancellation or failure to renew policies.
§ 5-65-8 Term of registration — Renewal.
§ 5-65-9 Registration fee — Report.
§ 5-65-10 Grounds for discipline — Injunctions.
§ 5-65-11 Submission of complaints.
§ 5-65-12 Procedure for making a complaint against a contractor — Investigation by board — Disciplinary action.
§ 5-65-12.1 Alternate procedure for making claims against a contractor — Private right of action.
§ 5-65-13 Nonlawyer may represent corporation before board.
§ 5-65-14 Contractors’ registration and licensing board — Members — Terms — Confirmation — Vacancies — Qualification.
§ 5-65-15 Officers — Quorum — Compensation and expenses.
§ 5-65-15.1 Staff.
§ 5-65-16 Powers and duties of the board — Investigatory powers of board — Use of city or county inspectors — Conduct of hearings.
§ 5-65-17 Rulemaking authority.
§ 5-65-18 Mechanics’ lien notice.
§ 5-65-19 Penalty for operating without a registration — Failure to comply with a final order or decision — Repeat offenses.
§ 5-65-20 Administrative hearings.
§ 5-65-21 Severability.
§ 5-65-22 Display of certificate of registration.
§ 5-65-23 Registration required as part of bidding process.
§ 5-65-24 Limited applicability of chapter to nonresidential contractors.
§ 5-65-25 Violations — Notice.
§ 5-65-26 Notice of final order — Service of process.
§ 5-65-27 Elderly person in-home solicitation — Right to cancel.
Chapter 5-65.1 Home Inspectors
§ 5-65.1-1 Short title.
§ 5-65.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-65.1-3 Board — Powers and duties.
§ 5-65.1-4 Eligibility for licensure as home inspector.
§ 5-65.1-5 Eligibility for licensure as associate home inspector.
§ 5-65.1-6 Identification cards and mandatory disclosures.
§ 5-65.1-7 Applicability.
§ 5-65.1-8 Reciprocity.
§ 5-65.1-9 Fees.
§ 5-65.1-10 Insurance requirements.
§ 5-65.1-11 Grounds for discipline — Injunctions.
§ 5-65.1-12 Licensing requirement and prohibitions.
§ 5-65.1-13 Violations — Penalties.
§ 5-65.1-14 Home inspector appointments to the board.
Chapter 5-65.2 Rhode Island Well-Drilling, Pump Installers, and Water-Filtration Contractors Licensing Law
§ 5-65.2-1 Short title and purpose.
§ 5-65.2-2 Definitions.
§ 5-65.2-3 Licensing procedure.
§ 5-65.2-4 Fees.
§ 5-65.2-5 Penalties for violations.
Chapter 5-65.3 Underground Utility Contractors
§ 5-65.3-1 Purpose.
§ 5-65.3-2 Definitions.
§ 5-65.3-3 License required.
§ 5-65.3-4 Conditions for obtaining an underground utility contractor’s license.
§ 5-65.3-5 Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 5-65.3-6 Duties of the contractors’ registration and licensing board.
§ 5-65.3-7 Licensing of underground utility contractors granted without examination.
§ 5-65.3-8 Responsibilities, performance and conduct.
§ 5-65.3-9 Insurance required of underground utility contractors.
§ 5-65.3-10 Bond requirement.
§ 5-65.3-11 License not transferable or assignable.
§ 5-65.3-12 Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.
§ 5-65.3-13 Procedure for revocation of license.
§ 5-65.3-14 Subpoena of witness.
§ 5-65.3-15 Administration of oaths.
§ 5-65.3-16 Recommendations of board — Order — Rehearing — Review.
§ 5-65.3-17 Penalties for violations.
§ 5-65.3-18 Enforcement.
§ 5-65.3-19 Prosecution of violations and penalties.
§ 5-65.3-20 Injunctions.
§ 5-65.3-21 Investigation and prosecution of violations.
§ 5-65.3-22 Judicial review of proceedings.
§ 5-65.3-23 Licensing authority.
§ 5-65.3-24 Municipal inspectors and installation permits.
§ 5-65.3-25 Severability.
Chapter 5-65.4 Residential Contractor Licensing
§ 5-65.4-1 Short title and purpose.
§ 5-65.4-2 Definitions.
§ 5-65.4-3 Licensing.
§ 5-65.4-4 Fees.
§ 5-65.4-5 Penalties for violations.
Chapter 5-66 Debt Pooling [Repealed.]
§ 5-66-1 — 5-66-10 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-67 Pawtucket — Business Registration
§ 5-67-1 Registration required.
§ 5-67-2 Penalties.
Chapter 5-67.1 North Smithfield — Business Registration
§ 5-67.1-1 Registration required.
§ 5-67.1-2 Penalties.
Chapter 5-68 Board of Radiologic Technology [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-1 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-2 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-3 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-4 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-5 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-6 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-7 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-8 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-9 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-10 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-11 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-12 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68-13 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-68.1 Radiologic Technologists
§ 5-68.1-1 Purpose.
§ 5-68.1-2 Definitions.
§ 5-68.1-3 Board — Composition — Appointment and terms of members — Duties.
§ 5-68.1-4 License required.
§ 5-68.1-5 Licensure standards.
§ 5-68.1-6 Licensing by training and examination.
§ 5-68.1-7 Licensing by endorsement.
§ 5-68.1-8 Other licensing provisions.
§ 5-68.1-9 [Repealed.]
§ 5-68.1-10 Fees.
§ 5-68.1-11 Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.
§ 5-68.1-12 Grounds for discipline without hearing.
§ 5-68.1-13 Appeals from board or director.
§ 5-68.1-14 Penalties.
§ 5-68.1-15 Rules and regulations.
§ 5-68.1-16 Severability.
Chapter 5-69 License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals
§ 5-69-1 Short title.
§ 5-69-2 Definitions.
§ 5-69-3 Title and practice regulation.
§ 5-69-3.1 Auricular acudetox practice regulation.
§ 5-69-4 Licensed chemical dependency professional/licensed chemical dependency supervisor privilege exemptions.
§ 5-69-5 Agency powers.
§ 5-69-6 Licensing board.
§ 5-69-7 Powers and duties of the licensing board.
§ 5-69-8 Licenses.
§ 5-69-9 Fees and renewal.
§ 5-69-10 Licensed professionals discipline.
§ 5-69-11 Complaints.
§ 5-69-12 Disciplinary process.
§ 5-69-13 Disciplinary sanctions.
§ 5-69-14 Fees collected.
§ 5-69-15 Severability.
Chapter 5-70 Telecommunications
§ 5-70-1 Declaration of purpose.
§ 5-70-2 Practices prohibited.
§ 5-70-3 Definitions.
§ 5-70-4 Licensing authority.
§ 5-70-5 Form of license and registration.
§ 5-70-6 Unauthorized practice prohibited — Criminal penalties — Injunctions.
§ 5-70-7 Persons and work exempt.
§ 5-70-8 Rules and regulations — Powers of the board.
§ 5-70-9 Transition period.
§ 5-70-10 Application.
§ 5-70-11 Examination.
§ 5-70-12 Reciprocity.
§ 5-70-13 Grandfathering — Licensing of telecommunications systems contractors (TSC), telecommunications systems technicians (TST), and telecommunications systems limited installers (TSLI) without examination.
§ 5-70-14 Renewal of licenses.
§ 5-70-15 Certificate — Identification cards.
§ 5-70-16 Fees.
§ 5-70-17 Records.
§ 5-70-18 Enforcement.
§ 5-70-19 Local laws — Codes.
§ 5-70-20 Severability.
§ 5-70-21 Inspection and right of entry.
§ 5-70-22 Authority of director to assess penalty.
Chapter 5-71 Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf
§ 5-71-1 Short title.
§ 5-71-2 Declaration of policy and statement of purpose.
§ 5-71-3 Definitions.
§ 5-71-4 Board of examiners — Creation — Compensation — Appointment, terms, and qualifications of members.
§ 5-71-5 Board of examiners — Duties and powers — Meetings — Compensation of members.
§ 5-71-6 Board of examiners — Seal — Authentication of records.
§ 5-71-7 Disposition of moneys received.
§ 5-71-8 Qualifications of applicants for licenses.
§ 5-71-9 Licensure and regulations of interpreters for the deaf.
§ 5-71-10 Endorsement.
§ 5-71-11, 5-71-12. [Repealed.]
§ 5-71-13 Grounds for suspension or revocation of licenses.
§ 5-71-14 [Repealed.]
§ 5-71-15 Persons and practices exempted.
§ 5-71-16 Relationship to other civil rights laws.
§ 5-71-17 Severability.
§ 5-71-18 Privileged communications.
Chapter 5-72 Town of Johnston — Nudity on Premises Where Alcoholic Beverages Are Offered for Sale or Consumption
§ 5-72-1 General provisions.
§ 5-72-2 Licensure and regulations.
§ 5-72-3 Revocation of license.
§ 5-72-4 Severability.
Chapter 5-73 Roofing Contractors
§ 5-73-1 Definitions.
§ 5-73-2 Purpose.
§ 5-73-3 Registration and licensing of roofing contractors.
§ 5-86-5 Board of applied behavior analysts — Appointment, terms, and removal of members.
§ 5-86-6 Board of applied behavior analysts — Organization and meetings.
§ 5-86-7 Board of applied behavior analysts — General powers.
§ 5-86-8 Register of applied behavior analysts — Licensing records — Issuance of licenses.
§ 5-86-9 Qualifications and examinations for licensing.
§ 5-86-10 Licensure.
§ 5-86-11 Application fee.
§ 5-86-12 Limitation of practice.
§ 5-86-13 Expiration and renewal of licenses — Continuing education — Lapsed license.
§ 5-86-14 Transfers to inactive list — Reinstatement.
§ 5-86-15 Receipts.
§ 5-86-16 Grounds for discipline.
§ 5-86-17 Procedure for discipline.
§ 5-86-18 Grounds for discipline without a hearing.
§ 5-86-19 Penalty for violations.
§ 5-86-20 Injunction of violations.
§ 5-86-21 Persons and practices exempt.
§ 5-86-22 Enforcement.
§ 5-86-23 Rules governing practices and procedures.
§ 5-86-24 Appeals from director and board.
§ 5-86-25 Applicability of other laws.
§ 5-86-26 Supervision.
§ 5-86-27 Severability.
Chapter 5-87 Service Member Licensure
§ 5-87-1 Service member licensure.
Chapter 5-88 Military Member and Spouse License Issuance
§ 5-88-1 Issuance of professional service license.
§ 5-88-2 Disqualification for license issuance.
§ 5-88-3 Decision.
§ 5-88-4 Appeal.
§ 5-88-5 Limitations.
§ 5-88-6 Military education, training and experience.
§ 5-88-7 Public notice.
§ 5-88-8 Preemption.
Chapter 5-89 Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act
§ 5-89-1 Purpose.
§ 5-89-2 Legislative findings.
§ 5-89-3 Definitions.
§ 5-89-4 Certificate of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.
§ 5-89-5 Statement of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.
§ 5-89-6 Reporting entity status — Renewal statement.
§ 5-89-7 Restoration statement.
§ 5-89-8 Limitation of liability.
§ 5-89-9 Fees.
§ 5-89-10 Enabling.
Chapter 5-90 Ryan’s Law
§ 5-90-1 Authority to fine healthcare professionals and assess administrative costs.
Chapter 5-91 Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
§ 5-91-1 Purpose.
§ 5-91-2 Definitions.
§ 5-91-3 Eligibility.
§ 5-91-4 Designation of state of principal license.
§ 5-91-5 Application and issuance of expedited licensure.
§ 5-91-6 Fees for expedited licensure.
§ 5-91-7 Renewal and continued participation.
§ 5-91-8 Coordinated information system.
§ 5-91-9 Joint investigations.
§ 5-91-10 Disciplinary actions.
§ 5-91-11 Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.
§ 5-91-12 Powers and duties of the interstate commission.
§ 5-91-13 Finance powers.
§ 5-91-14 Organization and operation of the interstate commission.
§ 5-91-15 Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.
§ 5-91-16 Oversight of interstate compact.
§ 5-91-17 Enforcement of interstate compact.
§ 5-91-18 Default procedures.
§ 5-91-19 Dispute resolution.
§ 5-91-20 Member states — Effective date — Amendment.
§ 5-91-21 Withdrawal.
§ 5-91-22 Dissolution.
§ 5-91-23 Severability and construction.
§ 5-91-24 Binding effect of compact and other laws.
§ 5-91-25 [Repealed.]
Chapter 5-92 Genetic Counselors Licensing Act
§ 5-92-1 Short title.
§ 5-92-2 Statement of policy.
§ 5-92-3 Definitions.
§ 5-92-4 Genetic counselor license required.
§ 5-92-5 Powers and duties of department regarding licensing of genetic counselors.
§ 5-92-6 Genetic counselors — License applications — Fee — Educational and professional requirements.
§ 5-92-7 Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor — Expiration — Extension — Supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor.
§ 5-92-8 Exceptions.
§ 5-92-9 Grounds for denial — Refusal to renew — Revocation — Suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license.
§ 5-92-10 Privileged communications.
§ 5-92-11 Certain acts prohibited.
Chapter 5-93 Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act
§ 5-93-1 Short title.
§ 5-93-2 Definitions.
§ 5-93-3 Applicability of chapter.
§ 5-93-4 Solar retailer registration.
§ 5-93-5 Solicitations and sales.
§ 5-93-6 Standard disclosure form required.
§ 5-93-7 Contents of the standard disclosure form for any solar agreement.
§ 5-93-8 Standard form addendum for system lease agreement.
§ 5-93-9 Standard disclosure form addendum for system purchase agreement.
§ 5-93-10 Standard disclosure form addendum for power purchase agreement.
§ 5-93-11 Customer right to cancel or rescind solar agreement.
§ 5-93-12 Good-faith estimate allowed.
§ 5-93-13 Statement of account; disclosure to purchaser of property.
§ 5-93-14 Department enforcement authority — Administrative fine.
§ 5-93-15 Order to cease and desist.
§ 5-93-16 Private right of action.
§ 5-93-17 Loans and financing.
§ 5-93-18 Rules and regulations.
Chapter 5-94 Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disaster Act of 2024
§ 5-94-1 Short title.
§ 5-94-2 Definitions.
§ 5-94-3 Obligations, rights, and duties.
§ 5-94-4 Administration.
Chapter 5-95 Licensing of Massage Therapists
§ 5-95-1 Short title.
§ 5-95-2 Purpose and legislative declaration.
§ 5-95-3 Definitions.
§ 5-95-4 Scope of practice of massage therapy.
§ 5-95-5 Special provisions.
§ 5-95-6 Title protection and protected terms.
§ 5-95-7 Board of massage therapists — Appointments, board composition and qualifications, terms of office, removal, officers and terms of office, compensation, meetings.
§ 5-95-8 Board of massage therapists — Powers, responsibilities, and duties.
§ 5-95-9 Licensing — Qualifications for licensure (initial and endorsement); Issuance or denial of license.