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RI Gen L § 5-29-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-23 - Unauthorized practice - Fraud.

§ 5-29-23. Unauthorized practice — Fraud.Any person except a licensed podiatrist, a licensed osteopathic physician, or a physician, licensed to practice medicine or surgery, who practices or attempts to practice podiatry, or any person who buys, sells, or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice podiatry, or any person who uses the title "podiatrist" or any word or title to induce the belief that he or she is engaged in the practice of podiatry, without complying with the provisions of this chapter, shall upon the first conviction be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), and for each subsequent offense shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one year, or shall be both fined and imprisoned.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-24 - Selling or giving alcohol or narcotics.

§ 5-29-24. Selling or giving alcohol or narcotics.The selling or giving by any podiatrist of any substance or compound containing alcohol or narcotic drugs, for other than legal purposes, is a violation of this chapter, and grounds for revocation or suspension of the license of that podiatrist as provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-25 - Advertising.

§ 5-29-25. Advertising.No person licensed to practice podiatry shall advertise by written or spoken words of a character tending to deceive or mislead the public.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-26 - Orthopedic shoes.

§ 5-29-26. Orthopedic shoes.Nothing in this chapter is construed to prohibit the fitting, recommending, or sale of orthopedic shoes by retail dealers or manufacturers; provided, that they are not made or fabricated from plaster casts or models or by any other means for specific individual persons except upon the prescription of a podiatrist or physician.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-27 - Immunity from liability.

§ 5-29-27. Immunity from liability.No podiatrist licensed under the provisions of this chapter or members of that profession licensed to practice in other states of the United States, who voluntarily and gratuitously and other than in the ordinary course of his or her employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance to a person in need of assistance, is liable for civil damages for any personal injuries that result from acts or omissions by those persons in rendering the emergency care, that may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity granted by this section does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence, or when the medical assistance is rendered at any hospital, podiatrist's office, or clinic where those services are normally rendered.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-28 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-28 - Specification of charges.

§ 5-29-28. Specification of charges.When the board determines that action is required, or the accused requests a hearing on allegations of unprofessional conduct, a specification of charges of unprofessional conduct against the licensee or limited registration holder shall be prepared by the board and a copy served upon the accused, together with notice of the hearing. A hearing on the charges shall then be scheduled for a hearing before the board.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-29 - Time and notice of hearing.

§ 5-29-29. Time and notice of hearing.The time of the hearing shall be fixed by the board as soon as is practical. The board shall issue a notice of the hearing of the charges, which notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and notify the accused that he or she may file with the board a written response within twenty (20) days of the date of service. The notice shall also notify the accused that a stenographic record of the proceedings shall be kept; that he or she shall have the opportunity to appear personally and to have counsel present, with the right to produce witnesses and evidence in his or her own behalf; to cross-examine witnesses; to examine any documentary evidence that is produced against the accused; and to have subpoenas issued by the board.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-30 - Subpoenas - Contempt.

§ 5-29-30. Subpoenas — Contempt.Subpoenas may be issued by the board or the board's constituted committees to compel the production of documents or other written records or the attendance and testimony of witnesses at any investigation or hearing. The board shall also issue subpoenas at the request and on behalf of the accused. In the event that any person refuses to obey a subpoena or answer any proper question put to him or her during the hearing or proceeding, the superior court has jurisdiction, upon application by the board, to issue to that person an order requiring him or her to appear before the board or its hearing committee; to produce evidence if ordered to do so; or to give testimony concerning the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey that order of the court may be punished by the court as civil contempt.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-31 - Report of hearing.

§ 5-29-31. Report of hearing.After holding a hearing, the board shall make a written report of its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and disciplinary order, if any.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-32 - Decision of the board.

§ 5-29-32. Decision of the board.If a majority of the members of the board vote in favor of finding the accused guilty of unprofessional conduct as specified in the charges, the board shall prepare written findings of fact and law in support of that conclusion. The board shall immediately transmit its findings, together with an order as to the sanction to be imposed upon the accused to the director who shall, as soon as practicable, order appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the order of the board. If the accused is found not guilty, the board shall immediately issue an order dismissing the charges.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-33 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-33 - Sanctions.

§ 5-29-33. Sanctions.If the accused is found guilty of unprofessional conduct as specified in § 5-29-32, the director, at the direction of the board, shall impose one or more of the following conditions:(1) Administer a reprimand;(2) Suspend, limit, or restrict his or her license or limited registration to practice podiatry;(3) Require him or her to serve a period of probation subject to certain conditions and requirements including, where appropriate, sanctions or restitution;(4) Revoke indefinitely his or her license or limited registration to practice podiatry;(5) Require him or her to submit to the care, counseling, or treatment of a physician or program acceptable to the board;(6) Require him or her to participate in a program of continuing podiatric education in the area or areas in which he or she has been judged deficient;(7) Require him or her to practice under the direction of a podiatrist in a public institution, public or private healthcare program, or private practice for a period of time specified by the board;(8) Assess against the podiatrist the administrative costs of the proceedings instituted against the podiatrist; provided, that assessment does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or(9) Any other conditions or restrictions deemed appropriate under the circumstances.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-34 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-34 - Penalty for violations generally - Evidence of unauthorized practice.

§ 5-29-34. Penalty for violations generally — Evidence of unauthorized practice.Any person who practices or attempts to practice podiatry in this state, without being licensed by and registered with the board, or without registering and obtaining annually a certificate of registration, as provided in this chapter, or who shall violate of which is not by law provided, and any person, firm, or corporation owning or carrying on a podiatry business and in that business employing or permitting any person to practice podiatry in this state, without being licensed and obtaining an annual certificate as stated in this chapter, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisoned for not more than two (2) years, either or both, in the discretion of the court. In no case where any provision of this chapter has been violated is the person violating that provision entitled to receive compensation for service rendered. The opening or maintaining of a podiatrist's office; displaying of a podiatrist's sign or door plate; or the advertising in the public prints or by cards, circulars, posters, of a readiness to practice podiatry in this state by that person, firm, or corporation is evidence of that violation.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-35 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-35 - Liability of employers and accomplices.

§ 5-29-35. Liability of employers and accomplices.Any person who employs, hires, procures, or induces any other person not authorized by the provisions of this chapter to perform any act that constitutes the practice of podiatry in this state or aids or abets one not authorized in that practice is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or by both fine and imprisonment.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-36 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-36 - Violations - Penalties.

§ 5-29-36. Violations — Penalties.Unless another penalty is provided by the laws of this state, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-37 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-37 - Grounds for discipline without hearing.

§ 5-29-37. Grounds for discipline without hearing.The director may, temporarily, suspend the license of a podiatrist or limited registrant without a hearing if the director finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that a podiatrist or limited registrant continuing in practice would constitute an immediate danger to the public. In the event that the director temporarily suspends the license of a podiatrist or limited registrant without a hearing by the board, a hearing must be held within ten (10) days after the suspension has occurred.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-38 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-38 - Injunction of violations.

§ 5-29-38. Injunction of violations.When it appears to the director and/or board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the director and/or board may institute an action to enjoin the violation in a court of competent jurisdiction. The court may restrain and/or enjoin any person, firm, corporation, or association from violating any of the provisions of this chapter without regard to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-39 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-39 - Severability.

§ 5-29-39. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation, and the application of those provisions to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-40 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-40 - Persons and practices exempt.

§ 5-29-40. Persons and practices exempt.The following practices, acts, and operations are exempt from the operation of this chapter:(1) Physicians in the regular discharge of their duties.(2) The operation by bona fide students of podiatry in the clinical departments or the laboratory of a school of podiatry approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association on Podiatry Accreditation or its designated agency or by the board of examiners for podiatry.(3) The practice of podiatry by licensed podiatrists of other states or countries while appearing and operating as bona fide clinicians or instructors in a school of podiatry approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association on Podiatry Accreditation or its designated agency and by the board of examiners for podiatry.(4) The practice of podiatry by licensed podiatrists of other states or countries in conducting or making a clinical demonstration before any bona fide podiatry or medical society, association, or convention; provided, that the consent of the board of examiners in podiatry to the making and conducting of the clinical demonstration must first be obtained.(5) The practice of podiatry by students of a school of podiatry approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association on Podiatry Accreditation or its designated agency and under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist, in any public hospital, or any institution under the supervision of the state or in any program of the state department of health, with the approval of the board of examiners in podiatry and the authorities of that school, as a part of the required training of that student.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-41 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-29-41. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 2, effective July 7, 2000.
RI Gen L § 5-29-42 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-42 - Continuation of omitted regulatory statutes.

§ 5-29-42. Continuation of omitted regulatory statutes.The omission of this chapter as a citation of any general law or public law now in force that makes it mandatory under or permissive for any department, division, or other agency of the state to perform certain functions that by this chapter are assigned or transferred to the department of health or board of examiners in podiatry does not, unless clearly intended, suspend or annul the right of the department of health or board of examiners in podiatry to carry out those functions.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-43 - Continuation of rules and regulations.

§ 5-29-43. Continuation of rules and regulations.All rules, regulations, standards, notices of violation, or orders issued, adopted, modified, or repealed by the board of examiners in podiatry pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter remain in effect until subsequent action of the director of health or board of examiners in podiatry and are enforceable by the director of health.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-44 - Receipts.

§ 5-29-44. Receipts.The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 12; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 12.
RI Gen L § 5-30-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-30 - Chiropractic Physicians|Section 5-30-1 - "Chiropractic medicine" defined.

§ 5-30-1. "Chiropractic medicine" defined.For the purpose of this chapter, the practice of "chiropractic medicine" is defined as the science and art of mechanical and material healing as follows: the employment of a system of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human spinal column and its appendages, by hand and electro-mechanical appliances, and the employment of corrective orthopedics and dietetics for the elimination of the cause of disease; provided, that chiropractic physicians may not write prescriptions for drugs for internal medication nor practice major surgery as defined in chapter 37 of this title.History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 159, § 14; P.L. 1927, ch. 1067, § 1; P.L. 1931, ch. 1781, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 275, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 5-30-1; P.L. 2000, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-30-1.05 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-30 - Chiropractic Physicians|Section 5-30-1.05 - Chiropractor and chiropractic references.

§ 5-30-1.05. Chiropractor and chiropractic references.All references in the general laws to "chiropractor" or "chiropractors" shall be changed to read "chiropractic physician" or "chiropractic physicians" as appropriate and all references to the practice of "chiropractic" shall be construed to refer to the practice of "chiropractic medicine" as defined in § 5-30-1.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 347, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-30-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-30 - Chiropractic Physicians|Section 5-30-1.1 - Board of chiropractic examiners.

§ 5-30-1.1. Board of chiropractic examiners.(a) Within the division of professional regulation of the department of health, there shall be a state board of chiropractic examiners to be appointed by the director of the department of health with the approval of the governor. The board shall consist of five (5) members who are certified electors in this state, to be appointed to terms of three (3) years each. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms. Three (3) members shall be chiropractic physicians licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island, and two (2) members shall be representatives of the general public.(b) The current members of the board as provided for in chapter 26 of this title shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms. One additional chiropractic physician and the public members shall be appointed for initial terms to expire on June 30, 2002.(c) At the expiration of the terms, the director, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint, at that time, and every three (3) years thereafter, qualified persons for a term of three (3) years. Upon the death, resignation, or removal of any member, the director of the department of health, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint to vacancies, as they occur, a qualified person to serve on the board for the remainder of the term and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.(d) The director of the department of health may remove any member of the board for neglect of any duty required by law or for any incompetent, unprofessional, or dishonorable conduct. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment is made for the remainder of the term. Before beginning his or her term of office, each member shall take the oath prescribed by law for state officers, a record of which shall be filed with the secretary of state.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 108, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-30-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-30 - Chiropractic Physicians|Section 5-30-2 - Board of examiners - Rules and regulations - Oaths - Seal.

§ 5-30-2. Board of examiners — Rules and regulations — Oaths — Seal.The state board of chiropractic examiners shall make any rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, that it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of chiropractic medicine. Any member of the board has power to administer oaths for all purposes required in the discharge of his or her duties. The board shall adopt a seal to be affixed to all its official documents.History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 159, § 17; P.L. 1927, ch. 1067, § 1; P.L. 1931, ch. 1781, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 275, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 5-30-2.
RI Gen L § 5-30-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-30 - Chiropractic Physicians|Section 5-30-3 - License and annual registration required - Practice of physiotherapy.

§ 5-30-3. License and annual registration required — Practice of physiotherapy.No person may practice chiropractic medicine or any of its branches without a certificate issued under the authority of this chapter, which certificate has not been suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter, and without registering annually, as provided by § 5-30-12. No one may represent himself or herself to be a chiropractic physician, or use the title "Doctor of Chiropractic," "D.C.," "Ph.C.," "M.C.," or any word or title to induce the belief that he or she is engaged in the practice of chiropractic medicine, without having a certificate and registering as stated in this section. No person who has a certificate to practice chiropractic medicine issued under the provisions of this chapter shall practice physiotherapy or any of its branches without a certificate authorizing him or her to do so issued under the authority of this chapter. This section shall not be construed to prevent the employment of corrective orthopedics and dietetics by other qualified persons.History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 159, § 15; P.L. 1927, ch. 1067, § 1; P.L. 1928, ch. 1186, § 1; P.L. 1931, ch. 1781, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 275, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 5-30-3.