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RI Gen L § 5-37.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-10 - Application for licenses - Fees.

§ 5-37.2-10. Application for licenses — Fees.An applicant for examination for a license to practice acupuncture and Chinese medicine or any branch of acupuncture and Chinese medicine shall:(1) Submit an application to the department on forms provided by the department;(2) Submit satisfactory evidence that the applicant is twenty-one (21) years or older and meets the appropriate education requirements;(3) Pay a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54; and(4) Pay any fees required by the department for an investigation of the applicant or for the services of a translator, if required, to enable the applicant to take the examination.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 11; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 13; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-11 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-37.2-11. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 1987, ch. 442, § 3, effective July 1, 1987.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-12 - Issuance of licenses to practice acupuncture.

§ 5-37.2-12. Issuance of licenses to practice acupuncture.The department shall issue a license for the practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine where the applicant meets the requirements of § 5-37.2-12.1 except as exempted.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 395, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 442, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 450, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-12.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-12.2 - Reciprocal licensing requirements.

§ 5-37.2-12.2. Reciprocal licensing requirements.The health department may, at its discretion, issue a license without examination to a doctor of acupuncture or doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who has been licensed, certified, or formally legally recognized as an acupuncturist in any state or territory if the following conditions are met to its satisfaction:(1) The applicant meets the requirements of practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified, or registered as an acupuncturist; and(2) The requirements for practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified, or registered as an acupuncturist are at least as stringent as those of this state.(3) [Deleted by P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2 and P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2.]History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 450, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-12.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-12.3 - Continuing education for acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

§ 5-37.2-12.3. Continuing education for acupuncture and Chinese medicine.The health department shall establish, by regulation, mandatory continuing education requirements for a doctor of acupuncture and a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine licensed in this state, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Each person licensed under this chapter, whether or not residing within this state, shall complete forty (40) hours of continuing education within each biennial renewal period, except during the initial annual renewal period.(2) Continuing education hours will be accepted by the department for course work that has been presented, accepted, or approved by a nationally recognized acupuncture and Chinese medicine organization or its local chapter, or any accredited school of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.(3) At the time of license renewal, each licensee is required to attest to the fact of having complied with the requirements in this section. Course descriptions, proof of attendance, or other documentation of completion will be retained by the licensee for a minimum of three (3) years and is subject to random audit by the department. Failure to produce satisfactory documentation of completion upon request by the department constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under the provisions of this chapter.(4) Each person not obtaining the required number of hours of continuing education may have his or her license renewed for just cause, as determined by the department, so long as the department requires that the deficient hours of continuing education, and all unpaid fees, are made up during the following renewal period in addition to the current continuing education requirements for the renewal period. If any doctor of acupuncture or doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine fails to make up the deficient hours and complete the subsequent renewal period, or fails to make up unpaid fees, then his or her license shall not be renewed until all fees are paid and all the required hours are completed and documented to the department.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 450, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-12.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-12.4 - Licensure of previously licensed doctors of acupuncture.

§ 5-37.2-12.4. Licensure of previously licensed doctors of acupuncture.(a) Any doctor of acupuncture validly licensed, certified, or registered under prior law of this state shall be deemed as licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(b) No doctor of acupuncture licensed under this subsection shall accept or perform professional responsibilities that the licensee knows, or has reason to know, that he or she is not qualified by training, experience, or certification to perform. Violation of this section subjects the licensee to the revocation or suspension of his or her license. The department shall make regulations on these requirements and grant previously licensed, certified, or registered acupuncturists qualification on a case-by-case basis.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 450, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-13 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-37.2-13. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 13; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 3, effective June 26, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 8, effective June 30, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 3, effective July 2, 2015.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-14 - Recordation and display of licenses - Annual registration fee - Penalties for failure to pay fee.

§ 5-37.2-14. Recordation and display of licenses — Annual registration fee — Penalties for failure to pay fee.(a) Every person holding a license authorizing the person to practice acupuncture and Chinese medicine in this state shall record the person's license with the city or town hall in the city or town where his or her office and residence are located. Every licensee upon a change of residence or office shall have his or her certificate recorded in the same manner in the municipality to which he or she has changed.(b) Every license shall be displayed in the office, place of business, or place of employment of the license holder.(c) Every person holding a license shall pay to the department, on or before February 1 of each year, the annual registration fee required pursuant to department rules and regulation. If the holder of a license fails to pay the registration fee, the holder's license shall be suspended. The license may be reinstated by payment of the required fee within ninety (90) days after February 1.(d) A license that is suspended for more than three (3) months under the provisions of subsection (c) may be canceled by the board after thirty (30) days' notice to the holder of the license.(e) [Deleted by P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 11.]History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 11; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 13; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 7; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-15 - Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license - Grounds.

§ 5-37.2-15. Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license — Grounds.The department may either refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license for any one or any combination of the following causes:(1) Conviction of a felony, or conviction of a violation of any state or federal law regulating the possession, distribution, or use of any controlled substance as defined in § 21-28-1.02, as shown by a certified copy of record of the court;(2) The obtaining of, or any attempt to obtain, a license, or to practice in the profession for money or any other thing of value, by fraudulent misrepresentations;(3) Gross malpractice;(4) Advertising by means of knowingly false or deceptive statement;(5) Advertising, practicing, or attempting to practice under a name other than one's own;(6) Habitual drunkenness or habitual addiction to the use of a controlled substance as defined in § 21-28-1.02;(7) Using any false, fraudulent, or forged statement or document, or engaging in any fraudulent, deceitful, dishonest, immoral practice in connection with the licensing requirement of this chapter;(8) Sustaining a physical or mental disability that renders further practice dangerous;(9) Engaging in any dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct that may deceive, defraud, or harm the public, or that is unbecoming a person licensed to practice under this chapter;(10) Using any false or fraudulent statement in connection with the practice of acupuncture or any branch of acupuncture;(11) Violating, or attempting to violate, or assisting or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter;(12) Being adjudicated incompetent or insane;(13) Advertising in an unethical or unprofessional manner;(14) Obtaining a fee or financial benefit for any person by the use of fraudulent diagnosis, therapy, or treatment;(15) Willfully disclosing a privileged communication;(16) Failure of a licensee to designate his or her school of practice in the professional use of his or her name by the term "doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine";(17) Willful violation of the law relating to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or of the rules and regulations promulgated by the state board of health;(18) Administering, dispensing, or prescribing any controlled substance as defined in § 21-28-1.02, except for the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease or for relief from suffering; and(19) Performing, assisting, or advising in the injection of any liquid silicone substance into the human body.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 7; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 10, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 10, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-16 - Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license - Notice and hearing.

§ 5-37.2-16. Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license — Notice and hearing.The department shall not refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license for any of the causes enumerated in § 5-37.2-15, unless the person accused has been given at least twenty (20) days' notice, in writing, of the charge against him or her and a hearing by the department.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-17 - Applicability of chapter.

§ 5-37.2-17. Applicability of chapter.This chapter does not prohibit:(1) Gratuitous services of druggists or other persons in cases of emergency;(2) The domestic administration of family remedies; or(3) Any person from assisting any person in the practice of the healing arts licensed under this chapter, except that this person may not insert needles into the skin.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-18 - Reporting vital statistics.

§ 5-37.2-18. Reporting vital statistics.Doctors of acupuncture and Chinese medicine shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relative to reporting all births and deaths in all matters pertaining to the public health.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-19 - Seminars not in accordance with department regulations prohibited - Penalty.

§ 5-37.2-19. Seminars not in accordance with department regulations prohibited — Penalty.(a) No seminar concerning acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be conducted in this state except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the department for bona fide educational seminars.(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-20 - Practice without a license a misdemeanor.

§ 5-37.2-20. Practice without a license a misdemeanor.A person who represents himself or herself as a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, or any branch of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and who engages in the practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, or any branch of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, in this state without holding a valid license issued by the department is guilty of a misdemeanor.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-21 - Injunctive relief.

§ 5-37.2-21. Injunctive relief.(a) The department may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person or persons practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine, or any branch of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, without a license.(b) This injunction:(1) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being understood to be a preventive as well as a punitive measure.(2) Shall not relieve the person from criminal prosecution for practicing without a license.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 140, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 2, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § 2, effective June 25, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-22 - Physicians practicing acupuncture excepted.

§ 5-37.2-22. Physicians practicing acupuncture excepted.This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a physician from practicing acupuncture as authorized under § 5-37-20.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 395, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 301, § 7.
RI Gen L § 5-37.2-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine|Section 5-37.2-23 - Receipts.

§ 5-37.2-23. Receipts.The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 16; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 20.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-1 - Short title.

§ 5-37.3-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Confidentiality of Health Care Information Act."History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-2 - Statement of purpose.

§ 5-37.3-2. Statement of purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to establish safeguards for maintaining the integrity of confidential healthcare information that relates to an individual.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-5.1 - Diagnostic tests - Transfer and access.

§ 5-37.3-5.1. Diagnostic tests — Transfer and access.Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, healthcare providers shall, upon the written request of the patient, his or her authorized representative, or treating physician, transfer a copy of diagnostic test results to any subsequent healthcare provider.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 135, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-6.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-6.2 - Legislative or administrative proceedings.

§ 5-37.3-6.2. Legislative or administrative proceedings.Except as provided in § 5-37.3-6(b), confidential healthcare information and confidential healthcare communications are not subject to compulsory legal process in any legislative or administrative proceedings, and a patient or his or her authorized representative has the right to refuse to disclose, and to prevent a witness from disclosing, his or her confidential healthcare information in these proceedings.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 248, § 3; P.L. 1996, ch. 266, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-6.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-6.3 - Exceptions.

§ 5-37.3-6.3. Exceptions.(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights to confrontation and compulsory process secured to a defendant in a criminal prosecution pursuant to the state and federal constitutions.(b) This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with any federal laws or regulations that provide more extensive protection than provided in this chapter for the confidentiality of healthcare information.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 248, § 3; P.L. 1996, ch. 266, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-8 - Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent persons.

§ 5-37.3-8. Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent persons.Whenever healthcare information subject to this chapter is relevant to a criminal proceeding and the patient to whom it pertains is incompetent due to a physical or mental incapacity and has no authorized representative, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the patient who shall review the information and determine whether it is in the best interest of the patient to authorize disclosure of that information.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-9 - Penalties - Attorney's fees for violations.

§ 5-37.3-9. Penalties — Attorney's fees for violations.(a) Civil Penalties. Anyone who violates the provisions of this chapter may be held liable for actual and exemplary damages.(b) Criminal Penalties. Anyone who intentionally and knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.(c) Commission of Crime. The civil and criminal penalties in this section shall also be applicable to anyone who obtains confidential healthcare information through the commission of a crime.(d) Attorney's Fees. Attorney's fees may be awarded, at the discretion of the court, to the successful party in any action under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-37.3-8; P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-10 - Waivers void.

§ 5-37.3-10. Waivers void.Any agreement purporting to waive the provisions of this chapter is declared to be against public policy and void.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-37.3-9; P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.3-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act|Section 5-37.3-11 - Severability.

§ 5-37.3-11. Severability.If any provision of this chapter is held by a court to be invalid, that invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this chapter, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared severable.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-37.3-10; P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-37.4-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-37.4 - Intractable Pain Treatment|Section 5-37.4-1 - Title.

§ 5-37.4-1. Title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Intractable Pain Treatment Act."History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 83, § 1.