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RI Gen L § 23-19.16-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-19.16-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms, unless the context requires a different interpretation, shall have the following meanings:(1) "Agency" means the Rhode Island infrastructure bank as set forth in chapter 12.2 of title 46;(2) "Approved project" means any project approved by the agency for financial assistance;(3) "Brownfield project" means a project proposed by a city, town, person or corporation that would provide for the remediation and/or development of a site within the state of Rhode Island defined as a brownfield site pursuant to § 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended;(4) "Corporation" means any corporate person, including, but not limited to, bodies politic and corporate, corporations, societies, associations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships and subordinate instrumentalities of any one or more political subdivisions of the state;(5) "Department" means, for purposes of this chapter, the department of environmental management;(6) "Eligible borrower" or "borrower" means a person, corporation, city, town, or other political subdivision or instrumentality of the state;(7) "Eligible project" means a brownfield project, or portion of a brownfield project, that meets the project evaluation criteria;(8) "Financial assistance" means any form of financial assistance provided by the agency to an eligible borrower in accordance with this chapter for all or any part of the cost of an approved project, including, without limitation, temporary and permanent loans, with or without interest, grants, guarantees, insurance, subsidies for the payment of debt service on loans, lines of credit, and similar forms of financial assistance;(9) "Person" means any natural person;(10) "Project evaluation criteria" means the criteria used by the department to evaluate and rank eligible projects and shall include the extent to which the project generates economic benefits, the extent to which the project would be able to proceed, the cost effectiveness of the project; and(11) "Revolving fund" means the brownfields revolving fund established under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-19.16-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-3 - Establishment of the brownfields revolving fund.

§ 23-19.16-3. Establishment of the brownfields revolving fund.(a) There is hereby established a brownfields revolving fund. The agency shall establish and set up on its books the brownfields revolving fund, to be held in trust and to be administered by the agency solely as provided in this section and in any trust agreement securing bonds of the agency. The agency shall deposit the following monies into the fund:(1) Amounts appropriated, transferred, or designated to the agency by the state or federal government or any political subdivision thereof for the purposes of this chapter;(2) Loan repayments and other payments received by the agency pursuant to loan agreements with eligible borrowers executed in accordance with this chapter;(3) Investment earnings on amounts credited to the fund;(4) Proceeds of bonds of the agency to the extent required by any trust agreement for such bonds;(5) Administrative fees levied by the agency;(6) Other amounts required by provisions of this chapter or agreement, or any other law or any trust agreement pertaining to bonds to be credited to the revolving fund; and(7) Any other funds permitted by law which the agency in its discretion shall determine to credit thereto.(b) The agency shall establish and maintain fiscal controls and accounting procedures conforming to generally accepted government accounting standards sufficient to ensure proper accounting for receipts in and disbursements from the brownfields revolving fund.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-19.16-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-5 - Payment of state funds.

§ 23-19.16-5. Payment of state funds.(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b), upon the written request of the agency, the general treasurer shall pay to the agency, from time to time, from the proceeds of any bonds or notes issued by the state for the purposes of this chapter or funds otherwise lawfully payable to the agency for the purposes of this chapter, such amounts as shall have been appropriated or lawfully designated for the revolving fund. All amounts so paid shall be credited to the revolving fund in addition to any other amounts credited or expected to be credited to the revolving fund.(b) The agency and the state shall enter into, execute, and deliver one or more agreements setting forth or otherwise determining the terms, conditions, and procedures for, and the amount, time, and manner of payment of, all amounts available from the state to the agency under this section.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-19.16-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-6 - Procedure for project approval.

§ 23-19.16-6. Procedure for project approval.The department of environmental management, in consultation with the Rhode Island commerce corporation, shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing the project evaluation criteria and a project priority list and the process through which an eligible borrower may submit an application for inclusion of a brownfields project on the project priority list. Upon issuance of the project priority list by the department of environmental management, the project priority list shall be used by the Rhode Island infrastructure bank to determine the order in which financial assistance shall be awarded. The Rhode Island infrastructure bank shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section which may include, without limitation, forms for financial assistance applications, loan agreements, and other instruments. All rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall be promulgated in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-19.16-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-7 - Expenses incurred by the department.

§ 23-19.16-7. Expenses incurred by the department.In order to provide for the expenses of the department under this chapter, the agency shall transfer to the department an amount from the revolving fund equal to the amount authorized by the general assembly.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-19.16-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-19.16 - Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund|Section 23-19.16-8 - Severability.

§ 23-19.16-8. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person, corporations, or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20-1 - 23-20-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20 - Sanitation in Hotels and Boarding Houses|Section 23-20-1 - 23-20-4 - Repealed.

§ 23-20-1 — 23-20-4. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-20.5-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.5 - Choke-Saving|Section 23-20.5-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-20.5-1. Definitions.When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:(1) "Director" means the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents.(2) "Food-service establishment" means any fixed or mobile restaurant; coffee shop; cafeteria; short-order cafe; luncheonette; grill; tearoom; sandwich shop; soda fountain; tavern; bar; cocktail lounge; night club; roadside stand; industrial feeding establishment; private, public or nonprofit organization or institution routinely serving food; catering kitchen; commissary or similar place in which food or drink is prepared for sale or for service on the premises or elsewhere; and any other eating or drinking establishment or operation where food is served or provided for the public with or without charge.History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-54-1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.5-1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.5-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.5 - Choke-Saving|Section 23-20.5-2 - Choke-saving techniques - Obligation and liability of choke-savers.

§ 23-20.5-2. Choke-saving techniques — Obligation and liability of choke-savers.(a) The director shall require food-service establishments to post in conspicuous locations diagrams and illustrations that demonstrate non-instrumental choke-saving techniques.(b) Choke-saving and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks and gloves to protect rescuers shall be available in an accessible area of each food service establishment to ensure patrons and/or staff can access them for use with a victim within three (3) minutes from the identification of a choking incident. Patrons must be notified in a clear and conspicuous manner that said resuscitation equipment is available and its location.(c) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be obligated to remove, assist in removing, or attempt to remove, food which may become stuck in a person's throat, nor shall any person who negligently under the circumstances removes or attempts to remove such food in an emergency be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by the person in rendering the emergency assistance.History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-54-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.5-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 611, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.5-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.5 - Choke-Saving|Section 23-20.5-3 - Penalty for violations.

§ 23-20.5-3. Penalty for violations.Any person violating the provisions of § 23-20.5-2 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for each offense shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-54-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.5-3.
RI Gen L § 23-20.6-1 - 23-20.6-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.6 - Smoking in Public Places|Section 23-20.6-1 - 23-20.6-4 - Repealed.

§ 23-20.6-1 — 23-20.6-4. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-20.7-1 - 23-20.7-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.7 - Workplace Smoking Pollution Control Act|Section 23-20.7-1 - 23-20.7-7 - Repealed.

§ 23-20.7-1 — 23-20.7-7. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-20.7.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.7.1 - Off-Duty Rights to Privacy by Employees|Section 23-20.7.1-1 - Repealed.

§ 23-20.7.1-1. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-20.8-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Board" means the Rhode Island State Board of Licensed Massage Therapists as established within this chapter.(2) "Body works" and "body-works services" means body rubs, body stimulation, manipulation, or conditioning of any part or parts of the body, spa services, and spa treatments performed by any person not licensed under this title.(3) "Continuing education" means a course of study subsequent to the completion of, and in addition to, an approved entry-level program of massage therapy education.(4) "Continuing education units" means an instructional period of at least fifty (50) continuous minutes per hour in a recognized or approved course.(5) "Massage" means the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body accomplished by the use of digits, hands, forearms, elbows, knees, or feet, hand-held tool, or other external apparatus. Massage may include the use of topical applications.(6) "Massage therapist" means a person engaged in the practice of massage and is licensed in accordance with this chapter of the general laws of the state of Rhode Island.(7) "Massage therapy" means the use of massage for therapeutic purposes, including, but not limited to: pain management, stress reduction, promotion of relaxation, and enhancement of general health and well-being. Massage therapy includes, but is not limited to, manipulation of soft tissue and normal movement of the body to develop an appropriate massage therapy session and the delivery of self-care and health maintenance information. Massage therapy does not encompass:(i) Diagnosis;(ii) The prescribing of drugs or medicines;(iii) Spinal manipulation; and(iv) Any service or procedure for which a license or registration is required by law, including, but not limited to, the practice of medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, psychotherapy, behavioral health services, or podiatry.(8) "Practice of massage therapy" means the exchange of massage therapy services for currency, goods, or services.(9) "Topical applications" means but is not limited to, lubricants, emollients, non-prescription analgesics, and the use of heat and cold.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-1; P.L. 1982, ch. 407, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 273, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 213, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 140, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-2 - Repealed.

§ 23-20.8-2. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-4 - Board of massage therapists - Powers and duties.

§ 23-20.8-4. Board of massage therapists — Powers and duties.Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the board shall have the authority to implement, interpret, and enforce this statute including, but not limited to, the authority to:(1) Adopt rules and regulations governing the licensure of massage therapists in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the procedures outlined in the administrative procedures act and promulgated in accordance with state law;(2) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure;(3) Assess entry-level competence through the use of an examination approved by the board;(4) Recommend the issuing or renewal of a license to applicants or licensed massage therapists who meet the qualifications of the statute and all rules applicable to this chapter as promulgated by the board;(5) Establish and enforce standards of professional and ethical conduct for licensed massage therapists;(6) Adopt rules that endorse equivalent licensure examinations of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country and that may include licensure by reciprocity; hold hearings, as necessary, in accordance with the administrative procedures act;(7) Maintain a complete record of all licensed massage therapists, ensure licensee compliance with all established requirements;(8) The board will make an annual report to the governor that shall contain duties performed, actions taken, and appropriate recommendations;(9) The board will consult and advise other regulatory entities as necessary regarding issues pertaining to massage therapy education and/or issues related to the regulation of massage therapists;(10) Upon receipt of a complaint, the department of health shall authorize the investigation of any allegations of wrongdoing undertaken by any person, entity, license or organization related to the practice of massage therapy;(11) The board shall review investigative reports deemed necessary by the director and make appropriate recommendations to the director for action including, but not limited to, issuance of a letter of concern or warning of the possible infraction of this statute; issuance of a letter initiating a ten-day (10) corrective action period allowing the person practicing to address an infraction; suspension for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days of any license issued under the authority of this chapter; and may, after due notice and hearing, revoke the license if it is found that the person practicing massage therapy is in violation of those rules and regulations or any provision of this chapter. The holder of a license shall upon its revocation promptly surrender it to the board or its designee.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-4; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-4; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 5; P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 140, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-5 - Application for license - Issuance or denial of license - Minimum qualifications.

§ 23-20.8-5. Application for license — Issuance or denial of license — Minimum qualifications.(a) Every person desiring to begin the practice of massage therapy, except exempt persons as provided in this chapter, shall present satisfactory evidence to the division of professional regulation of the department of health that he or she:(1) Is over eighteen (18) years of age;(2) Has submitted to a national criminal background check in accordance with § 23-20.8-3;(3) Has successfully completed an educational program, meeting minimum requirements established by the board, including at least six hundred fifty (650) hours of supervised in-class, hands-on coursework and clinical work; and(4) Has successfully completed an examination approved by the board. Any examination approved by the board must meet generally recognized standards including development through the use of a job-task analysis and must meet appropriate psychometric standards.(b) The department may grant a license to any applicant satisfying the requirements of subsection (a), has completed all appropriate forms, paid all appropriate fees and has met substantially equivalent standards in obtaining a valid license, permit, certificate or registration issued by any other state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country.(c) The department shall, within sixty (60) days from the time any application for a license is received, grant the application and issue a license to practice massage therapy for a year from that date if the department is satisfied that the applicant complies with the rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this chapter. An applicant, whose national criminal background check reveals a conviction for any sexual offense, including, but not limited to, those offenses defined in chapters 34 and 37 of title 11, shall be denied a license under this chapter.(d) The fee for original application for licensure as a massage therapist and the fee for annual license renewal shall be determined by the department of health.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-5; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-5; P.L. 1998, ch. 273, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 176, § 16; P.L. 2018, ch. 289, § 16; P.L. 2019, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 140, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-6 - Suspension and revocation of licenses.

§ 23-20.8-6. Suspension and revocation of licenses.Whenever the board, or board designee, or any city or town licensing authority, shall have reason to believe or that any person licensed under this chapter to practice massage therapy has been convicted of any sexual offense, or that any person is practicing massage in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter, the board, or board designee, or any city or town licensing authority, may, pending an investigation and hearing, suspend, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, any license issued under authority of this chapter and may, after due notice and hearing, revoke the license if he or she finds that the person practicing massage is in violation of those rules and regulations or any provision of this chapter. The holder of a license shall, upon its revocation promptly surrender it to the board, or board designee, or any city or town licensing authority.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-6; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-6; P.L. 1998, ch. 273, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 213, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-7 - Judicial review of license action.

§ 23-20.8-7. Judicial review of license action.Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board, or board designee, or any city or town licensing authority, refusing to grant an application for a license under this chapter, or suspending or revoking any license already issued, may, within thirty (30) days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, after receiving notice of that decision or order of the board, administrator of professional regulation, or director department of health may be taken by an aggrieved party to the superior court in the manner provided for in chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-7; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-7; P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 213, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.8-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.8 - Licensing of Massage Therapists|Section 23-20.8-8 - Repealed.

§ 23-20.8-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 230, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-58-8; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.8-8; P.L. 1998, ch. 273, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 165, § 4, effective July 11, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 222, § 4, effective July 11, 2013.