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RI Gen L § 5-38.5-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-38.5 - Motor Vehicle Glass Consumer Protection Act|Section 5-38.5-18 - Criminal penalties for violations - Injunctive relief.

§ 5-38.5-18. Criminal penalties for violations — Injunctive relief.(a) Any person, firm, or corporation required to be licensed under this chapter who or that conducts a motor vehicle glass repair shop business without obtaining a license, or who, after the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, conducts that business, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; for a second conviction, is guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both; and for a third and subsequent conviction, is guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisonment for not less than two (2) years nor more than five (5) years, or both. For the purposes of this section, a plea of nolo contendere with probation shall be considered a conviction.(b) If the department has reason to believe that any person, firm, corporation, or association is conducting a motor vehicle glass repair shop business without obtaining a license, or who after the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license is conducting that business, the department may issue its order to that person, firm, corporation, or association commanding them or it to appear before the department at a hearing to be held not sooner than ten (10) days after issuance of that order to show cause why the department should not issue an order to that person to cease and desist from the violation of the provisions of this chapter. That order to show cause may be served on any person, firm, corporation, or association named by any person in the same manner that a summons in a civil action may be served, or by mailing a copy of the order, certified mail, return receipt requested, to that person at any address at which that person has done business or at which that person lives. If during that hearing the department is satisfied that the person is in fact violating any provision of this chapter, the department may order that person, in writing, to cease and desist from that violation. All hearings herein are governed in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42. If that person fails to comply with an order of the department after being afforded a hearing, the superior court for Providence County has jurisdiction upon complaint of the department to restrain and enjoin that person from violating this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 146, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-38.5-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-38.5 - Motor Vehicle Glass Consumer Protection Act|Section 5-38.5-19 - Severability.

§ 5-38.5-19. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable; and if any of the provisions are held to be invalid, the decision of the court respecting that provision or provisions shall not affect the validity of any other provision that can be given effect without that invalid provision.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 146, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-39-1 - 5-39-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39 - Social Workers|Section 5-39-1 - 5-39-25 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-39-1 — 5-39-25. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-1 - Short title.

§ 5-39.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Social Worker License Act."History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-2 - Definitions.

§ 5-39.1-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Board" means the state board of social work examiners for licensure of social workers.(2) "Clinical social work practice" means the professional application of social-work theories, methods, and values in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders arising from physical, environmental, or emotional conditions. Clinical social-work services include, but are not limited to, diagnosis; assessment; evaluation; psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups; client-centered advocacy; consultation; and supervision. Clinical social-work services do not include psychological testing, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit social workers to practice psychology.(3) "Continuing education hours" means actual hours earned in continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops.(4) "Department" means the Rhode Island department of health.(5) "Director" means the director of the Rhode Island department of health.(6) "Division" means the division of professional regulation in the Rhode Island department of health.(7) (i) "Experience" means three thousand (3,000) hours of post-master's practice of clinical social work during a twenty-four (24) to seventy-two (72) month period of time immediately preceding the date of application for licensure.(ii) One thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must consist of providing clinical social-work services directly to clients.(8) "Supervision" means face-to-face contact with a licensed independent clinical social worker for the purpose of apprising the supervisor of the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of each client; receiving oversight and guidance from the supervisor in the delivery of clinical social-work services to each client; and being evaluated by the supervisor. This contact must consist of:(i) A minimum of two (2) hours of supervision every two (2) weeks;(ii) A minimum of one hour of supervision per twenty (20) hours of direct contact with clients, whether or not the number of hours of supervision required for a two-week (2) period have been met;(iii) One-to-one contact with the supervisor at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the time with group supervision of no more than ten (10) supervisees during the balance of the time; and(iv) Supervision by an individual other than the applicant's parents, spouse, former spouse, siblings, children, employees, or anyone sharing the same household or any romantic, domestic, or familial relationship.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-4 - Social worker privilege.

§ 5-39.1-4. Social worker privilege.(a) No licensee under this chapter or an employee of a licensee may disclose any information acquired from clients or persons consulting with the licensee to render professional services except:(1) With the written consent of the person(s) or, in the case of death or disability, of the individual's personal representative, or person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on an individual's life, health, or physical conditions;(2) When there is a clear and present danger to the safety of the patient or client or to other individuals;(3) When a person is a minor under the laws of this state and the information acquired by the licensee involves abuse of the minor, the licensee is required to report this pursuant to § 40-11-3 and may be required to testify fully in an examination, trial, or other proceeding in which the commission of this crime is the subject of inquiry;(4) When the person licensed or certified under this chapter is a party defendant to a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action arising from a complaint filed by the patient or client, in which case the waiver shall be limited to that action;(5) When the licensee is called upon to testify in court or administrative hearings concerning the potential for abuse or neglect in foster and adoptive placements; or(6) When the licensee is collaborating or consulting with an administrative superior on behalf of the client.(b) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following individuals:(1) Qualified members of other professions or occupations engaging in practices similar in nature to clinical social work; provided, that they are authorized by the laws of this state to engage in similar practices, do not represent themselves as a "licensed clinical social worker" or "licensed independent clinical social worker," and do not characterize their practices as clinical social work;(2) Students engaged in doctorate- or master's-level study in a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education; provided, that the students are practicing as part of a supervised course of study and designated by such titles as "social-work intern," "social-work trainee," "social-work student," or others clearly indicating training status; or(3) State employees.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-5 - Agency powers.

§ 5-39.1-5. Agency powers.The department of health shall promulgate rules and regulations that may be reasonably necessary for the administration of this chapter and to further its purposes. The department of health, on the recommendation of the board of social work examiners, shall:(1) Issue licenses to those qualified under this chapter;(2) Examine individuals seeking licensure and pass on the examinations; and(3) Determine if applicants are qualified for licensure.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-6 - Board of social work examiners.

§ 5-39.1-6. Board of social work examiners.(a) Within the department, there is established a board of social work examiners.(b) The governor shall appoint a board consisting of seven (7) members. Two (2) shall be social workers; two (2) shall be licensed clinical social workers; and two (2) shall be licensed independent clinical social workers (for the purposes of initial appointments, certified social workers represent licensed clinical social workers and certified independent social workers represent licensed independent social workers). One member shall be a public member. At least one member shall be a NASW member.(c) All board members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. No member shall serve more than nine (9) consecutive years. In the event a member cannot complete his or her term, a successor shall be appointed to serve the unexpired term.(d) Terms of initial members shall be staggered with two (2) members appointed for a one year term, two (2) for two (2) years, and three (3) for three-year (3) terms.(e) The governor may remove any member of the board for cause.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-7 - Powers and duties of the board.

§ 5-39.1-7. Powers and duties of the board.(a) The organization, meetings, and management of the board shall be established by regulations promulgated by the department of health.(b) In addition to the duties described in this chapter, the board shall:(1) Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licensure under this chapter, and recommend to the director that a license shall be issued to each qualified successful applicant, attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a "licensed clinical social worker" or a "licensed independent clinical social worker";(2) Approve, oversee, and be responsible for all examinations for licensure under this chapter;(3) Recommend that the director adopt rules and regulations that set professional practice standards for LCSWs and LICSWs;(4) Establish standards for the continuing education of social workers;(5) Recommend modifications or amendments deemed necessary to effectuate its purpose;(6) Be responsible for all disciplinary functions carried out regarding all licensees under this chapter; and(7) Have any other powers that may be required to carry out the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-9 - Fees and renewal.

§ 5-39.1-9. Fees and renewal.The initial fee for application for licensure and the renewal fee every twenty-four (24) months after initial licensure shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54. Renewal shall be approved upon payment of the fee and in compliance with any additional requirements that the board promulgates.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 14; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 12; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 14.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-10 - Social worker discipline.

§ 5-39.1-10. Social worker discipline.Licensees subject to this chapter shall conduct their activities, services, and practice in accordance with this chapter and with any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The board may recommend to the director refusal to grant a license to, or may recommend that the director suspend, revoke, condition, limit, qualify, or restrict the license of any individual who the board, after a hearing, determines:(1) Is incompetent to practice under the provisions of this chapter, or is found to engage in the practice of social work in a manner harmful or dangerous to a client or to the public;(2) Has obtained or attempted to obtain a certificate or license, or renewal of a certificate or license, by bribery or fraudulent representation;(3) Has knowingly made a false statement on a form required by the board for licensing or renewal of license;(4) Has failed to obtain the continuing education credits required by the board;(5) Has engaged in or solicited sexual relations with a client, or committed an act of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct against a past or current client;(6) Has failed to remain free from use of any controlled substance or any alcoholic beverages to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by this license. The applicant bears the burden of proving that he or she is free from use of any controlled substance or any alcoholic beverages that impair his or her ability to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by this license;(7) Has been convicted of a felony, which is subject to waiver by the board upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that this conviction does not impair the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public practice authorized by this license. The applicant bears the burden of proving that his or her conviction does not impair his or her ability to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by this license;(8) Has disciplinary action pending or has revocation, suspension, or probation taken against the licensee's license in another state;(9) Assists or permits unlicensed persons under the licensee's supervision to perform services for which a license is required under this chapter;(10) Has failed to maintain confidentiality, except as required or permitted by law;(11) Has engaged in false or misleading advertising;(12) Has a mental disability that significantly impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by this license. Mental disability includes, but is not limited to, an order by a court that a licensee is in need of mental treatment for incompetence; or(13) Has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or the provisions of any code of ethics adopted by the board.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-11 - Complaints.

§ 5-39.1-11. Complaints.All complaints concerning a licensee's business or professional practice shall be received by either the board or the state agency. Each complaint received shall be logged, recording at a minimum the following information:(1) Licensee's name;(2) Name of the complaining party;(3) Date of complaint;(4) Brief statement of complaint; and(5) Disposition.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-12 - Disciplinary process.

§ 5-39.1-12. Disciplinary process.(a) Disciplinary procedures under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.(b) The board or its designee shall hear evidence produced in support of the formal charges and contrary evidence produced by the licensee. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall make recommendation to the director who shall issue an order.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-13 - Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 5-39.1-13. Disciplinary sanctions.(a) The board may recommend that the director impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a licensee is guilty of any offenses described in § 5-39.1-10:(1) Revoke the license;(2) Suspend the license for any period of time;(3) Censure the licensee;(4) Issue a letter of reprimand;(5) Place a licensee on probationary status and require the licensee to submit to any of the following:(i) Report regularly to the board upon matters that are the basis of probation;(ii) Continue to renew professional education until a satisfactory degree of skill has been attained in those areas that are the basis of probation;(6) Refuse to renew a license; or(7) Revoke probation that has been granted and impose any other discipline provided in this section when the requirements of probation have not been fulfilled or have been violated.(b) The board may recommend that the director reinstate any licensee to good standing under this chapter, if, after a hearing, the board is satisfied that the applicant's renewed practice is in the public interest.(c) Upon the suspension or revocation of a license issued under this chapter, a licensee shall be required to surrender the license or registration to the director, and upon failure to do so, the director has the right to seize the license or registration.(d) The director shall make available annually a list of the names and addresses of all licensees under the provisions of this chapter, and of all persons who have been disciplined within the preceding twelve (12) months.(e) Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-39.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers|Section 5-39.1-14 - Severability.

§ 5-39.1-14. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any of this chapter's provisions are held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of that court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-40-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists|Section 5-40-1 - Definitions.

§ 5-40-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Board" means the board of physical therapy established by § 5-40-2.(2) "Department" means the department of health.(3) "Diagnostic imaging" means techniques used to capture an image of a body part. For purposes of this chapter, diagnostic imaging shall include basic radiological imaging, commonly referred to as x-ray imaging, but shall not include other methodologies such as computer topography scan, ultrasound, bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron emission tomography scan.(4) "Examination" means an examination approved by the department in consultation with the board.(5) "License" means a license issued by the department to practice physical therapy.(6) "Physical therapist" means an individual who is licensed by the department to practice physical therapy.(7) "Physical therapist assistant" means an individual who is licensed by the department to assist in the practice of physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.(8) "Physical therapy" means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.(9) "Practice of physical therapy" means:(9) (i) (A) Examination, evaluation, treatment, and instruction of patients/clients to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate, and limit physical disability, physical dysfunction, and pain from injury, disease, and any other bodily conditions;(B) Administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements of bodily functions and structures;(C) The planning, administration, evaluation, and modification of treatment and instruction, including the use of physical measures, activities, and devices, for preventive and therapeutic purposes;(D) The provision of consultative, educational, and other advisory services for the purpose of reducing the incidence and severity of physical disability, physical dysfunction, and pain; and(E) Ordering diagnostic imaging and studies that are performed and interpreted by other licensed healthcare professionals pursuant to the provisions of § 5-40-23.(ii) The practice of physical therapy does not include the practice of medicine as defined in chapter 37 of this title.(10) "Supervision" means that a licensed physical therapist is at all times responsible for supportive personnel and students.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 261, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 359, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 434, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 232, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 207, § 1, effective July 7, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 327, § 1, effective July 9, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-40-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists|Section 5-40-2 - Board of physical therapy - Creation - Composition.

§ 5-40-2. Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.Within the division of professional regulation of the department of health, there is a board of physical therapy consisting of seven (7) members as provided by § 5-40-3.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 261, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 152, § 1.