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RI Gen L § 5-29-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-2 - Board of examiners in podiatry - Members.

§ 5-29-2. Board of examiners in podiatry — Members.(a) There is created within the department of health, the Rhode Island board of examiners in podiatry which shall be composed of the following members: four (4) licensed podiatrists; and one public member not associated with the podiatry or medical field. The governor shall appoint the members of the board except, prior to appointing the four (4) podiatry members, the governor shall submit a list of all candidates to the appropriate podiatry societies for comments as to their qualifications. When the board is first constituted, three (3) members shall be appointed to a term of three (3) years, two (2) members shall be appointed to a term of two (2) years, and subsequently, all members shall be appointed to terms of three (3) years. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms. A member appointed for less than a full term (originally or to fill a vacancy) may serve two (2) full terms in addition to that part of a full term, and a former member shall again be eligible for appointment after a lapse of one or more years. Any member of the board may be removed by the director of health after consultation with the governor for neglect of duty, malfeasance in office after being given a written statement of the charges against him or her and sufficient opportunity to be heard on the charges. The board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson and secretary who shall serve for one year or until their successors are appointed and qualified.(b) The vice chairperson shall in the absence of the chairperson exercise all powers of the chairperson.(c) The board shall meet at least twice annually or more often upon the call of the chairperson, director of health, or administrator of the division of professional regulation.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-3 - Examining committees.

§ 5-29-3. Examining committees.The chairperson shall appoint two (2) licensed podiatrist members of the board and one public member to serve as an examining committee for applicants applying for licensure as podiatrists. The examining committee for podiatrists shall recommend to the full board which shall recommend to the director, applicants for licensure to practice podiatry who meet all the requirements for licensure set forth in this chapter, other applicable sections of the general laws, and regulations adopted under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-4 - Powers and duties of the board.

§ 5-29-4. Powers and duties of the board.The board has the following duties and powers:(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations with the approval of the director as is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(2) To investigate all complaints and charges of unprofessional conduct against any licensed podiatrist, or limited registrant and to hold hearings to determine whether those charges are substantiated or unsubstantiated;(3) To recommend applicants for licensure to practice podiatry who meet all requirements for licensure to the practice of podiatry and who meet all the requirements for licensure set forth in this chapter, other applicable sections of the general laws, and regulations adopted under this chapter;(4) To investigate the conduct or competence of any licensed podiatrist or limited registrant;(5) To direct the director to revoke, suspend, or impose other disciplinary action as to persons licensed or registered under this chapter;(6) To issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigations, hearing, or disciplinary proceedings held under the authority of this chapter;(7) To take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation, hearing, or proceedings;(8) To summon and examine witnesses during any investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by the board; and(9) To adopt and publish with the prior approval of the director rules of procedure and other regulations in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-5 - Power of the director.

§ 5-29-5. Power of the director.The director has the following duties and powers:(1) To issue, pursuant to any rules and regulations promulgated by the board and approved by the director, all licenses and registrations required by this chapter to duly qualified applicants;(2) To deny licenses and registrations, to revoke, suspend, or otherwise discipline licensees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and(3) To exercise all other powers, specifically conferred upon the director by virtue of the provisions of this chapter or other applicable sections of the general laws of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-6 - Qualifications of applicants.

§ 5-29-6. Qualifications of applicants.(a) All persons subsequently desiring to commence the practice of podiatry in this state shall apply to the division of professional regulation for a license. Applicants for examination shall present to the division, at least thirty (30) days before the commencement of the examination at which he or she is to be examined, a written application on a form or forms provided by the division, together with satisfactory proof that the applicant is more than eighteen (18) years of age; is of good moral character; has obtained a certificate showing that the applicant before entering a school or college of podiatric medicine and surgery had obtained an academic education consisting of at least three (3) years of study at a duly recognized college or university. The applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a course of study in podiatric medicine approved and accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association.(b) The applicant shall provide evidence that the degree doctor of podiatric medicine was conferred upon the applicant from the same college as was his or her course of study.(c) In addition to the above requirements the applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a minimum one-year residency program as defined, recognized, and accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the program must have also been accredited by that body at the time of residency participation.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-7 - Examination of applicants - Fees - Reexamination.

§ 5-29-7. Examination of applicants — Fees — Reexamination.The division of professional regulation board of podiatry examiners is empowered to review applications as defined in this chapter and to require a minimum application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 at the time of application. Application fees are not refundable unless due to sickness or other good cause appearing to the satisfaction of the division such applicant was prevented from attending and completing the examination. One further or subsequent examination under that application may be given to applicants in the discretion of the division, without payment of an additional fee.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-29-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-8 - Conduct of examination - Issuance of license - Filing of papers.

§ 5-29-8. Conduct of examination — Issuance of license — Filing of papers.(a) All applicants are required to take an examination with respect to theory as well as a practical examination. Any applicant who has fulfilled all requirements other than completion of residency is permitted to take the theoretical examination, but no applicant is permitted to take the practical examination until he or she has satisfactorily passed the theoretical examination and has completed his or her residency as provided in § 5-29-6.(b) The application and examination papers shall be deposited in the files of the division, and they shall be prima facie evidence of all matters contained in them. All licenses shall be signed by the director of health and shall be attested by his or her seal.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-9 - Certification without examination of podiatrists from other states.

§ 5-29-9. Certification without examination of podiatrists from other states.There shall be no reciprocity in granting licenses for the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery (podiatry) to licensees from other states or countries.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-10 - Biennial permit to practice podiatry.

§ 5-29-10. Biennial permit to practice podiatry.All licenses to practice podiatry shall be renewed biennially on the date of expiration. Every person licensed to practice podiatry pursuant to this chapter shall make application for renewal of the license. The application shall be accompanied or supported by evidence of the completion of a minimum of fifteen (15) continuing medical education credits per year as approved by the board of examiners in podiatry. Failure of an applicant for renewal of license to practice to furnish that evidence constitutes ground for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license, unless the board of examiners in podiatry in its discretion determines the failure to have been due to reasonable cause or excusable neglect. The applicant shall be given a six-month (6) period to make up the appropriate amount of credits that were required to bring him or her into compliance. Subsequently the candidate is subject to immediate suspension and revocation of license.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 159, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-29-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-11 - Fee.

§ 5-29-11. Fee.The biennial renewal fee shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-29-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-12 - Refusal of licensure.

§ 5-29-12. Refusal of licensure.(a) The director upon recommendation from the board shall, after due notice and a hearing in accordance with procedures set forth in this chapter, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter to any podiatrist and/or applicant who is not of good moral character; who does not meet the requirements for licensure set forth in this chapter and regulations established by the board or director; who has violated any law affecting the ability of any podiatrist and/or applicant to practice podiatry; or who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined by the general laws and regulations adopted pursuant to the general laws.(b) The director shall serve a copy of the decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 6, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 6, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-29-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-13 - Limited registrations.

§ 5-29-13. Limited registrations.(a) An applicant for limited registration under this chapter who furnishes the division of professional regulation of the department of health with satisfactory proof that the applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or older and of good moral character; that the applicant has creditably completed not less than two (2) years of study in a legally chartered podiatry school that is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association having power to grant degrees in podiatry; and that the applicant has been appointed an intern, resident, fellow, or podiatry officer in a hospital or other institution maintained by the state, or by a city or town, or in a hospital or clinic that is incorporated under the laws of this state or in a clinic that is affiliated with a hospital licensed by the department of health, or in an outpatient clinic operated by the state, may, upon the payment in an amount set forth in § 23-1-54, be registered by the division as a hospital officer for any time that the division prescribes. The limited registration entitles the applicant to practice podiatry in the hospital or other institution designated on his or her certificate of limited registration, or outside that hospital or other institution for the treatment, under the supervision of one of its medical officers who is a duly licensed physician and/or podiatrist of persons accepted by it as patients, or in any hospital, institution, clinic, or program affiliated for training purposes with the hospital, institution, or clinic designated on the certificate, which affiliation is approved by the division of professional regulation and the Council of Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association and in any case under regulations established by such hospital, institution, or clinic. Provided, that each hospital, institution, or clinic shall annually submit to the division of professional regulation a list of affiliated hospitals, institutions, clinics, or programs providing training programs that comply with the terms of this section. Limited registration under this section may be revoked at any time by the division.(b) The division of professional regulation of the department of health may promulgate any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to effect the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-29-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-14 - Limited registration - Academic faculty.

§ 5-29-14. Limited registration — Academic faculty.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a podiatrist of noteworthy and recognized professional attainment who is a clearly outstanding podiatrist and who has been offered by the dean of a medical school or podiatry school in this state a full-time academic appointment is eligible for a limited registration while serving on the academic staff of the medical school or podiatry school. Upon recommendation of the dean of an accredited school of medicine or podiatry in this state, the board in its discretion, after being satisfied that the applicant is a graduate of a foreign podiatry school and a person of professional rank whose knowledge and special training will benefit that medical school or podiatry school, may issue to that podiatrist a limited registration to engage in the practice of podiatry to the extent that the practice is incidental to a necessary part of his or her academic appointment and then only in the hospital or hospitals and outpatient clinics connected with the medical school or podiatry school. Except to the extent authorized by this section, the registrant shall not engage in the practice of podiatry or receive compensation for that practice, unless he or she is issued a license to practice podiatry. The registration is valid for a period of not more than one year expiring on the 30th day of June following its initial effective date, but may be renewed annually; provided, that the registration automatically expires when the holder's relationship with the medical school or podiatry school is terminated. The application fee for the registration authorized under this section and for the application fee for biennial renewal, as promulgated by the director, shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 12.
RI Gen L § 5-29-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-15 - Immunity from suit.

§ 5-29-15. Immunity from suit.(a) The director of health and board members are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based upon any disciplinary proceeding or other official act performed in good faith in the course of their duties under this chapter. There is no civil liability on the part of or cause of action of any nature against the board, director, their agents or their employees or against any organization or its members, peer review board or its members, or other witnesses and parties to board proceedings for any statement made by them in any reports, communications, or testimony concerning an investigation of the conduct or competence of a licensed podiatrist or limited registrant.(b) No licensed healthcare provider, podiatrist, or limited registrant shall discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against any employee, staff member, or any other person for making a report, giving testimony, or providing any other communication to the board of examiners in podiatry, a peer-review organization, or any appropriate supervisory personnel concerning the unprofessional conduct or incompetence or negligence of a podiatrist, or limited registrant; provided, that the report, testimony, or other communication was made in good faith.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 12.
RI Gen L § 5-29-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-17 - Malpractice complaints.

§ 5-29-17. Malpractice complaints.(a) Any person, firm, corporation, or public officer may submit a written complaint to the board charging the holder of a license to practice podiatry or a limited registrant with unprofessional conduct, specifying the grounds for the charge. The board shall review all complaints and it shall make a written finding of facts with regard to the complaint. All complaints considered by the board or an investigating committee of the board shall be reported within six (6) months of the receipt of the complaint unless the board, on a case-by-case basis, for good cause shown in writing, extends the time for consideration. Failure to report does not divest the board of its jurisdiction to pursue the rights and remedies set forth in this chapter. If the board determines that the complaint merits consideration, or if the board, on its own initiative without a formal complaint, has reason to believe that any holder of a license or limited registration to practice podiatry is guilty of unprofessional conduct, the board shall investigate.(b) Investigations shall remain confidential and all initial hearings, investigatory hearings, and full hearings before the board shall remain confidential. All decisions of the board shall set forth conclusions of fact and conclusions of law applicable to the decision that it has rendered. The board shall make public all decisions, including findings of fact and conclusions of law, that set forth any sanction against a license holder.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-20 - Privileges and immunities for peer-review activities.

§ 5-29-20. Privileges and immunities for peer-review activities.(a) Neither the proceedings nor the records of peer-review boards are subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any case except litigation arising out of the imposition of sanctions upon a podiatrist. Any imposition or notice of a restriction of privileges or a requirement of supervision imposed on a podiatrist for unprofessional conduct is subject to discovery and admissible in any proceeding against the podiatrist or against any podiatry care facility or podiatry care provider that allows the podiatrist to perform the podiatry procedures that are the subject of the restrictions or supervision during the period of any imposition or notice of a restriction of privileges or a requirement of supervision, and applies to records made in the regular course of business by a hospital or other provider of healthcare information. Documents or records available from original sources are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any civil proceedings merely because they were presented during the proceedings of the committee.(b) There is no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages arising against, any member of an appointed peer-review board operated pursuant to written bylaws, for any act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of the board.(c) There is no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages arising against, any person on account of the communication of information in the possession of that person to any peer-review board or the board of examiners in podiatry when the communication is intended to aid in the evaluation of the qualifications, fitness, or character of a practitioner of podiatry and does not represent as true any matter not reasonably believed to be true.(d) Any peer-review processes authorized by statute and carried out in good faith have the benefit of the state action exemption to the state antitrust law.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 12.
RI Gen L § 5-29-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-21 - Privileges conferred by license.

§ 5-29-21. Privileges conferred by license.All persons holding a license to practice podiatry in this state are entitled to practice podiatry.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-29-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-29 - Podiatrists|Section 5-29-22 - Misleading as to qualifications.

§ 5-29-22. Misleading as to qualifications.No person granted a certificate under this chapter shall display or use the title "doctor" or its synonym without the designation "podiatrist" or "podiatric medicine and surgery" and shall not mislead the public about professional qualifications to treat human ailments.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.