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RI Gen L § 5-13-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-1 - Definitions.

§ 5-13-1. Definitions.The following words and phrases when used in this chapter are construed as follows:(1) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.(2) "Riding school" means any establishment in connection with which one or more horses are let for hire to be ridden or driven, either with or without the furnishing of riding or driving instruction.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-1.
RI Gen L § 5-13-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-2 - License required.

§ 5-13-2. License required.No person shall engage in the business of operating or operate any riding school unless that person has received a license and a certificate for operating a riding school issued by the state board of inspection of horse riding schools created by this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-2.
RI Gen L § 5-13-2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-2.1 - First aid certification required.

§ 5-13-2.1. First aid certification required.(a) Any person who holds him or herself out to be an equestrian professional, and who receives compensation for equestrian activities, shall post a first aid certificate consistent with the provisions of § 16-11.1-1 in a conspicuous location in the riding school.(b) The equestrian professional shall have a fully operational first aid kit on the premises or trailer when participating in equestrian activities.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 551, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-13-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-3 - Board of inspection.

§ 5-13-3. Board of inspection.(a) There is created in the department of environmental management a state board of inspection of horse riding schools to consist of three (3) qualified electors of the state:(1) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;(2) A duly qualified and licensed veterinarian to be appointed by the director of the department of environmental management; and(3) The owner or operator of a riding school in this state to be appointed by the director.(b) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shall serve as a member of the board during the time he or she holds his or her position as general agent. The other members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the director of the department of environmental management. All the members of the board shall serve without compensation but are allowed their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The director of the department of environmental management shall furnish to the board necessary clerical assistance and supplies.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-3; P.L. 1964, ch. 20, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-13-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-4 - Rules and regulations.

§ 5-13-4. Rules and regulations.The state board of inspection of horse riding schools shall make all necessary rules and regulations for the proper performance of their duties and rules and regulations for the filing of applications for licenses and the qualifications of applicants.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-4.
RI Gen L § 5-13-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-5 - Application for license - Examination - Fee.

§ 5-13-5. Application for license — Examination — Fee.All applications for licenses shall be filed with the state board of inspection of horse riding schools. The board shall conduct an examination, either oral or written, or partly oral and partly written, in order to determine the qualifications of the person to operate a riding school. Examinations shall place particular emphasis on the proper handling and care of horses and shall be principally a practical examination of the applicant's knowledge and skill in the proper handling and care of horses. The fee for all licenses shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per year payable to the department of environmental management.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-5; P.L. 1960, ch. 74, § 8.
RI Gen L § 5-13-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-6 - Access of board members to schools.

§ 5-13-6. Access of board members to schools.Any member of the state board of inspection of horse riding schools may enter upon and inspect any premises where a licensed riding school is being conducted or any premises upon which he or she has reason to believe a riding school is being conducted without a license.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-6.
RI Gen L § 5-13-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-7 - Terms of license.

§ 5-13-7. Terms of license.A license issued under this chapter shall be the property of the state; shall be loaned to the licensee; and it must be kept posted, in a conspicuous place, upon the premises where the riding school is conducted. The license shall expire by limitation on the thirty-first day of May following its issuance. A license may be renewed from year to year upon payment of the prescribed fee. No license issued under this chapter is assignable or transferable.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-7.
RI Gen L § 5-13-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-8 - Suspension or revocation of license.

§ 5-13-8. Suspension or revocation of license.Any license issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the state board of inspection of horse riding schools, after a hearing, for any one or more of the following causes:(1) Failure on the part of the holder of the license to provide suitable food, water, and shelter for the horses under his or her control;(2) Maintenance by the holder of the license of an unsanitary or unfit stable;(3) Failure on the part of the holder of the license to provide suitable saddles, bridles, harnesses, and other tack or equipment;(4) The letting or use for riding or driving purposes of unfit horses;(5) The permitting of horses to work more than eight (8) hours in any twenty-four (24) consecutive hours;(6) The refusal by any holder of a license to allow a member of the board to enter and inspect the premises upon which a riding school is being operated or the obstruction by any holder of a license of any member of the state board of inspection of horse riding schools in the performance of his or her duties under this chapter;(7) The commission by any license holder of any act prohibited by chapter 1 of title 4 or the suffering by the holder of a license of the commission of any act by any other person with relation to any horse under the control of that holder; and(8) Any other cause that, in the opinion of the board, taking into consideration the welfare of the horses under his or her control, shows that the holder of a license is an unfit person to operate a riding school.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-8.
RI Gen L § 5-13-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-13 - Horse Riding Schools|Section 5-13-9 - Penalty for violations.

§ 5-13-9. Penalty for violations.Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction be imprisoned not exceeding eleven (11) months, or be fined not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250), or be both imprisoned and fined as provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1340, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 5-13-9.
RI Gen L § 5-14-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-14 - Hotels|Section 5-14-1 - Safekeeping of property of guests.

§ 5-14-1. Safekeeping of property of guests.If any hotelkeeper or innkeeper provides a suitable safe in his or her hotel or inn or other convenient place for the safekeeping of any money, jewels, jewelry, watches, ornaments, railroad mileage books and tickets, bank notes, bonds, negotiable securities, and precious stones, belonging to the guests of that hotel or inn, and notifies guests of the hotel or inn by posting in a public and conspicuous place and manner the fact that a safe is provided, in which that property may be deposited, and if those guests neglect or fail to deliver the property to the person in charge of the office of the hotel or inn for deposit in that safe, the hotelkeeper or innkeeper is not liable for any loss of that property sustained by the guests by theft or otherwise. No hotelkeeper or innkeeper is obliged to receive property on deposit for safekeeping exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) in value. If guests deliver property exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) in value to the person in charge of the office for deposit in the safe, the hotelkeeper or innkeeper is not liable for any loss of the property sustained by those guests by theft or otherwise in any sum exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), unless by special agreement, in writing, with the hotelkeeper or innkeeper.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 239; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 19; P.L. 1927, ch. 1065, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 480, § 1; P.L. 1939, ch. 709, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-14-1.
RI Gen L § 5-14-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-14 - Hotels|Section 5-14-2 - Losses of property without fault of hotelkeeper.

§ 5-14-2. Losses of property without fault of hotelkeeper.No hotelkeeper or innkeeper is liable in any sum to any guest for the loss of any wearing apparel, goods, merchandise, or other personal property not mentioned in § 5-14-1, where it appears that the loss occurred without the fault or negligence of the hotelkeeper or innkeeper; nor is any hotelkeeper or innkeeper liable in any sum for the loss of any article or articles belonging to any guest and not within a room assigned to him or her, unless the article or articles are specially entrusted to the care and custody of the hotelkeeper or innkeeper or his or her agents or servants by special agreement, in writing, with the hotelkeeper or innkeeper.History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 28; P.L. 1927, ch. 1065, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 480, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 5-14-2; P.L. 1995, ch. 238, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-14-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-14 - Hotels|Section 5-14-3 - Definitions.

§ 5-14-3. Definitions.As used in this chapter, "hotel" means a hotel, motel, resort, boarding house, or bed and breakfast that is kept, used, or advertised as, or held out to the public as, a place where sleeping or housekeeping accommodations are supplied for pay to guests for leisure, business, or group occupancy.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 238, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-14-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-14 - Hotels|Section 5-14-4 - Innkeeper's right to eject.

§ 5-14-4. Innkeeper's right to eject.(a) An innkeeper may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who:(1) Refuses or is unable to pay for accommodations or services;(2) While on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner, destroys or threatens to destroy hotel property, or causes or threatens to cause a public disturbance;(3) The innkeeper has direct knowledge a person is using the premises for the unlawful possession or use of controlled substances by the person in violation of chapter 28 of title 21, or using the premises for the consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years of age in violation of chapter 8 of title 3;(4) The innkeeper has direct knowledge a person has brought property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons, such as firearms or explosives;(5) A person violates any federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or rules relating to the hotel; or(6) Violates a rule of the hotel that is clearly and conspicuously posted at or near the front desk and on the inside of the entrance door of every guest room.(b) If the guest has paid in advance, the innkeeper shall tender to the guest any unused portion of the advance payment at the time of removal.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 238, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-14-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-14 - Hotels|Section 5-14-5 - Refusal of admission.

§ 5-14-5. Refusal of admission.An innkeeper may refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a person who:(1) While on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner, destroys or threatens to destroy hotel property, or causes or threatens to cause a public disturbance.(2) The innkeeper has direct knowledge a person is seeking accommodations for the unlawful possession or use of controlled substances in violation of chapter 28 of title 21 or the use of the premises for the consumption of intoxicating liquor by a person.(3) A person under the age of eighteen (18) years if they are not in proper condition or are unable to pay for their charges.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 238, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-15-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-1 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-1. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-1.1 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-1.1. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 490, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-2 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-2. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-3 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-3. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 4; P.L. 1896, ch. 326, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-3; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 7; P.L. 1987, ch. 490, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 353, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-4 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-4. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-4; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-5 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-5. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 6; P.L. 1896, ch. 326, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-5; P.L. 1988, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 342, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 353, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-6 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-6. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 8; P.L. 1896, ch. 326, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-6; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-7 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-7. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-7; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-8 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-8. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-8; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-9 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-9. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-9; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 5; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-10 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-10. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 1; P.L. 1896, ch. 326, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-10; P.L. 1988, ch. 307, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-11 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-11. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-11; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-12 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-12. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-12; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-13 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-13. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-13; P.L. 1993, ch. 353, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 13; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-14 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-14. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-14; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-15 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-15. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 163, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 15; P.L. 1938, ch. 2593, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-15; P.L. 1987, ch. 490, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-16 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-16. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 192, § 16; P.L. 1921, ch. 2098, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 220, § 16; P.L. 1923, ch. 471, § 1; P.L. 1931, ch. 1801, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 366, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 5-15-16; P.L. 1990, ch. 354, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 353, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-15-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-15 - Itinerant Vendors|Section 5-15-17 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-15-17. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 517, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 40, § 1, effective May 31, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 44, § 1, effective May 31, 2016.
RI Gen L § 5-16-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-16 - Laundries|Section 5-16-1 - Definitions.

§ 5-16-1. Definitions.In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) "Licensing authorities" means the bureau or board of police commissioners of any city or town where that bureau or board of police commissioners is established; but where there is no bureau or board, it means the town council of a town and the city council of a city.(2) "Person" means and includes a person, partnership, or corporation.(3) "Public laundry" means and includes any plant or equipment conducted or operated as a laundry for profit, and for which business is solicited from the general public, but does not mean or include a laundry operated exclusively for and in connection with a hospital, school, or other institution, hotel, boardinghouse, or private dwelling, nor a laundry operated by one institution that also serves another institution.History of Section.P.L. 1928, ch. 1200, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 369, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-16-1.
RI Gen L § 5-16-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-16 - Laundries|Section 5-16-2 - Permit required.

§ 5-16-2. Permit required.No person may conduct or operate a public laundry in any city or town until the licensing authorities of that city or town shall have caused an inspection to be made of the laundry and shall have issued a permit for the operation of the public laundry. The permit shall be issued upon any terms and subject to any rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, that the licensing authorities prescribe for the purpose of protecting the public health and the suppression of unsanitary conditions. Every permit issued under the authority of this chapter shall continue in force until the first day of July in the year following its issue unless sooner revoked or suspended. The licensing authorities of any city or town may fix a fee to be paid for each permit that shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00) for the term of one year or a pro rata sum for the unexpired portion of any year. Those fees shall be paid into the city or the town treasury. Any permit issued may be revoked or suspended by the licensing authorities for cause shown after a hearing of which the holder of the permit receives seven (7) days' notice in writing.History of Section.P.L. 1928, ch. 1200, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 369, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 5-16-2.