reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
RI Gen L § 23-43.3-1 - 23-43.3-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-43.3 - Licensing of Facilities and Programs for the Alcoholic, Drug Abuser, Mentally Ill and the Mentally Retarded|Section 23-43.3-1 - 23-43.3-18 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-43.3-1 — 23-43.3-18. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-44-1 - 23-44-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-44 - New England Compact on Radiological Health Protection|Section 23-44-1 - 23-44-3 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-44-1 — 23-44-3. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-45-1 - 23-45-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-45 - Rodent Control and Eradication|Section 23-45-1 - 23-45-8 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-45-1 — 23-45-8. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-46-1 - 23-46-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-46 - Refuse Disposal|Section 23-46-1 - 23-46-11 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-46-1 — 23-46-11. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-46.1-1 - 23-46.1-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-46.1 - Solid Waste Management Corporation|Section 23-46.1-1 - 23-46.1-29 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-46.1-1 — 23-46.1-29. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-46.2-1 - 23-46.2-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-46.2 - Hazardous Waste Management|Section 23-46.2-1 - 23-46.2-21 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-46.2-1 — 23-46.2-21. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-47-1 - 23-47-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-47 - Anatomical Gifts|Section 23-47-1 - 23-47-7 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-47-1 — 23-47-7. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-48-1 - 23-48-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-48 - Sanitarians|Section 23-48-1 - 23-48-8 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-48-1 — 23-48-8. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-49-1 - 23-49-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-49 - Septage, Industrial Wastes and Waste Oil Pumping, Cleaning and Transportation|Section 23-49-1 - 23-49-5 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-49-1 — 23-49-5. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-50-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-50 - Blood Bank Services|Section 23-50-1 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-50-1. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-51-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-51 - Consent to Medical and Surgical Care|Section 23-51-1 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-51-1. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-52-1 - 23-52-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-52 - Emergency Medical Transportation Services|Section 23-52-1 - 23-52-10 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-52-1 — 23-52-10. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-53-1, 23-53-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-53 - Special Packaging of Poisonous Substances|Section 23-53-1, 23-53-2 - [Superseded.]

§ 23-53-1. , 23-53-2. [Superseded.]
RI Gen L § 23-54-1 - 23-54-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-54 - Choke-Saving Devices|Section 23-54-1 - 23-54-3 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-54-1 — 23-54-3. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-55-1 - 23-55-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-55 - Percolation Tests and Water Table Elevation Determinations|Section 23-55-1 - 23-55-8 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-55-1 — 23-55-8. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-56-1 - 23-56-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-56 - Smoking in Public Places|Section 23-56-1 - 23-56-4 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-56-1 — 23-56-4. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-57-1 - 23-57-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-57 - Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired|Section 23-57-1 - 23-57-2 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-57-1 — 23-57-2. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-58-1 - 23-58-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-58 - Massage Parlors|Section 23-58-1 - 23-58-10 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-58-1 — 23-58-10. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-59-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-59-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Continuing care" means providing or committing to provide board, lodging, and nursing services to an individual, other than an individual related by blood or marriage: (i) pursuant to an agreement effective for the life of the individual or for a period in excess of one year, including mutually terminable contracts, and (ii) in consideration of the payment of an entrance fee and/or periodic charges. A contract shall be deemed to be one offering nursing services, irrespective of whether such services are provided under the contract, if nursing services are offered to the resident entering the contract either at the facility in question or pursuant to arrangement specifically offered to residents of the facility.(2) "Department" means the Rhode Island state department of health.(3) "Entrance fee" means an initial or deferred transfer to a provider of a sum of money or other property made or promised to be made in advance or at some future time as full or partial consideration for acceptance of a specified individual as a resident in a facility. A fee which is less than the sum of the regular periodic charges for one year of residency shall not be considered to be an entrance fee.(4) "Facility" means the place or places in which a person undertakes to provide continuing care to an individual.(5) "Provider" means any person, corporation, partnership, or other entity that provides or offers to provide continuing care to any individual in an existing or proposed facility in this state. Two or more related individuals, corporations, partnerships, or other entities may be treated as a single provider if they cooperate in offering services to the residents of a facility.(6) "Resident" means an individual entitled to receive continuing care in a facility.(7) "Solicit" means all actions of a provider or the provider's agent in seeking to have individuals enter into continuing care agreement by any means such as, but not limited to, personal, telephone, or mail communication or any other communication directed to and received by an individual, and any advertisements in any media distributed or communicated by any means to individuals.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-2 - Registration.

§ 23-59-2. Registration.(a) Except as provided in § 23-59-13, no provider shall engage in the business of providing or offering to provide continuing care at a facility in this state unless the provider has registered with the department with respect to the facility.(b) A registration statement shall be filed with the department by the provider on forms prescribed by the department and shall include:(1) All information required by the department pursuant to its enforcement of this chapter; and(2) The initial disclosure statement required by § 23-59-3.(c) Registration shall be deemed complete if the department has not notified the provider of incompleteness within ninety (90) days of the filing.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-4 - Availability of disclosure statement to prospective residents.

§ 23-59-4. Availability of disclosure statement to prospective residents.At least three (3) days prior to the execution of a continuing care contract or the transfer of any money or other property to a provider by or on behalf of a prospective resident, whichever first occurs, the provider shall deliver to the person with whom the contract is to be entered into a copy of a disclosure statement with respect to the facility in question meeting all requirements of this chapter as of the date of its delivery.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-5 - Annual disclosure statements.

§ 23-59-5. Annual disclosure statements.(a) Within four (4) months following the end of the provider's fiscal year, each provider shall file with the department and make available by written notice to each resident at no cost an annual disclosure statement which shall contain the information required for the initial disclosure statement set forth in § 23-59-3.(b) The annual disclosure statement shall also be accompanied by a narrative describing any material differences between:(1) The prior fiscal year's pro forma income statement, and(2) The actual results of operations during that fiscal year.(c) The annual disclosure statement shall describe the disposition of any real property acquired by the provider from residents of the facility.(d) In addition to filing the annual disclosure statement, the provider shall amend its currently filed disclosure statement at any other time if, in the opinion of the provider, an amendment is necessary to prevent the disclosure statement from containing any material misstatement of fact or failing to state any material fact required to be stated therein. Any amendment or amended disclosure statement shall be filed with the department before it is delivered to any resident or prospective resident and is subject to all the requirements of this chapter and the provider shall notify each resident of the existence of the amendment or amended disclosure statement.(e) If the department determines that the disclosure statement does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, it shall have the right to take action pursuant to § 23-59-16.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-7 - Sale or transfer of ownership or change in management.

§ 23-59-7. Sale or transfer of ownership or change in management.(a) No provider and no person or entity owning a provider shall sell or transfer, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the ownership of the provider or of a continuing care facility without giving the department written notice of the intended sale or transfer at least thirty (30) days prior to the consummation of the sale or transfer. A series of sales or transfers to one person or entity, or one or more entities controlled by one person or entity, consummated within a six (6) month period that constitutes, in the aggregate, a sale or transfer of more than fifty percent (50%) of the ownership of a provider or of a continuing care facility shall be subject to the foregoing notice provisions.(b) A provider or continuing care facility that shall change its chief executive officer, or its management firm if managed under a contract with a third party, shall promptly notify the department and the residents of each change of chief executive officer or management firm.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 92.
RI Gen L § 23-59-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-8 - Financial instability.

§ 23-59-8. Financial instability.The department may act as authorized by § 23-59-16 to protect residents or prospective residents when the department determines that:(1) A provider has been or will be unable, in such a manner as may endanger the ability of the provider to fully perform its obligations pursuant to its continuing care contracts, to meet the pro forma income or cash flow projections previously filed by the provider; or(2) A provider is bankrupt, insolvent, under reorganization pursuant to federal bankruptcy laws, or in imminent danger of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-9 - Waivers.

§ 23-59-9. Waivers.No act, agreement, or statement of any resident or by an individual purchasing care for a resident under any agreement to furnish care to the resident shall constitute a valid waiver of any provision of this chapter intended for the benefit or protection of the resident or the individual purchasing care for the resident.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-10 - Untrue, deceptive, or misleading advertising.

§ 23-59-10. Untrue, deceptive, or misleading advertising.The provisions of chapter 13.1 of title 6 shall apply to all providers.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-11 - Right of residents to organize - Meetings.

§ 23-59-11. Right of residents to organize — Meetings.(a) Residents shall have the right of self-organization. No retaliatory conduct shall be permitted against any resident for membership or participation in a residents' organization. The provider shall be required to provide to the organization a copy of all submissions to the department.(b) The board of directors, its designated representative, or other such governing body of a continuing care facility shall hold meetings at least quarterly with the residents or representatives elected by the residents of the continuing care facility for the purpose of free discussion of issues relating to the facility. Such issues may include income, expenditures, and financial matters as they apply to the facility and proposed changes in policies, programs, facilities, and services. Residents shall be entitled to seven (7) days' notice of each meeting.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-12 - Civil liability.

§ 23-59-12. Civil liability.(a) A person contracting with a provider for continuing care may terminate the continuing care contract, and the provider shall be liable to the person contracting for continuing care for repayment of all fees paid to the provider, facility, or person violating this chapter, together with interest thereon at the legal rate for judgments, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, less the reasonable value of care and lodging provided to the resident prior to the termination of the contract and for damages if after June 18, 1987 the provider or a person acting on the provider's behalf, with or without actual knowledge of the violation, entered into a contract with the person:(1) For continuing care at a facility which has not registered under this chapter;(2) Without having first provided to the person a disclosure statement meeting the requirements of this chapter and not omitting a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein not misleading, in light of the circumstances under which they are made; or(3) If the contract does not meet the requirements of § 23-59-6.(b) A person who willfully or recklessly aids or abets a provider in any act prohibited by this section shall be liable as set out in subsection (a) of this section.(c) The department shall have no jurisdiction to adjudicate controversies concerning continuing care contracts. A breach of contract shall not be deemed a violation of this chapter. Termination of a contract pursuant to subsection (a) shall not preclude the resident's seeking any other remedies available under any law.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-13 - Special provisions for existing providers - Rights of residents with certain existing providers.

§ 23-59-13. Special provisions for existing providers — Rights of residents with certain existing providers.(a) Providers existing prior to June 18, 1987 shall comply with this chapter's provisions within six (6) months of that date. However, the department may extend the period within which an existing facility shall comply with this chapter for an additional six (6) months, for good cause shown.(b) Continuing care contracts entered into prior to June 18, 1987 or prior to registration of the provider shall be valid and binding upon both parties in accordance with their terms.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 46.
RI Gen L § 23-59-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-14 - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-59-14. Rules and regulations.(a) The department shall have the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The department may issue regulations setting forth those transactions which shall require the payment of fees by a provider and the fees which shall be charged.(b) Any provider may be given a reasonable time, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of publication of any applicable rules and regulations or amendments thereto adopted pursuant to this chapter, within which to comply with the rules and standards.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-15 - Investigations and subpoenas.

§ 23-59-15. Investigations and subpoenas.(a) The department may make public or private investigations within or outside of this state it deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the department.(b) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the department or any officer designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the department deems relevant or material to the inquiry.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-16 - Cease and desist orders - Injunctions.

§ 23-59-16. Cease and desist orders — Injunctions.Whenever it appears to the department that any person has engaged in, or is about to engage in, any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter, the department may:(1) Issue an order directed at any such person requiring him or her to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice; and/or(2) By application to a court of competent jurisdiction seek a permanent or temporary injunction or a restraining order to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-59-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-59 - Continuing Care Provider Registration and Disclosure|Section 23-59-17 - Penalties.

§ 23-59-17. Penalties.Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter, shall be subject to payment of a fine in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000).History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-60-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-60 - Battery Deposit and Control|Section 23-60-1 - Legislative findings and policy.

§ 23-60-1. Legislative findings and policy.The general assembly finds and declares that vehicle batteries are potentially harmful if improperly disposed of, and that it is necessary to adopt a special plan to control disposal and promote recycling of such batteries. This chapter sets forth a comprehensive plan for disposal of vehicle batteries.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 179, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-60-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-60 - Battery Deposit and Control|Section 23-60-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-60-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Consumer" means an individual who purchases a vehicle battery for use, consumption, or any use other than resale;(2) "Dealer" means every person in this state who engages in the sale of vehicle batteries;(3) "Director" means the director of the department of environmental management;(4) "Distributor" means every person who engages in the sale of vehicle batteries to a dealer in this state including any manufacturer who engages in such sales;(5) "Manufacturer" means a person who manufactures vehicle batteries;(6) "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or organization of any kind whatsoever;(7) "Vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled and designed for carrying persons or property or which is used for the transportation of persons, including, but not limited to, buses, automobiles, truck, boats, motorcycles, farm, lawn and garden equipment, and snowmobiles;(8) "Vehicle battery" means batteries used in any vehicle, or of a capacity of six (6) volts or more, and of one hundred fifty (150) pounds or less in weight, and like batteries in stationary uses.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 26.
RI Gen L § 23-60-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-60 - Battery Deposit and Control|Section 23-60-3 - Deposit on vehicle batteries.

§ 23-60-3. Deposit on vehicle batteries.(a) A dealer shall not refuse to accept from any consumer any used vehicle battery, in reasonably clean and substantially unbroken condition as an exchange with the purchase of a new vehicle battery.(b) A dealer may add a core charge to the sale of a battery. The core charge shall be waived when a used vehicle battery is delivered to the dealer at the time of purchase. The deposit shall be returned to the consumer when a used vehicle battery is delivered to the dealer by the consumer within seven (7) days of date of purchase of the new battery.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 82; P.L. 2000, ch. 179, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-60-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-60 - Battery Deposit and Control|Section 23-60-4 - Repealed.

§ 23-60-4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 325, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 254, § 2, effective January 1, 1989, and again by P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 65.