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RI Gen L § 5-55-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-55 - Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales|Section 5-55-5 - Unfair practices.

§ 5-55-5. Unfair practices.(a) It is unlawful for any refiner, distributor, producer, or transporter of petroleum products engaged in business in this state, either directly or indirectly, to discriminate in price between purchasers of petroleum products of similar grade and quality.(b) Nothing in this section shall prevent differentials that only make allowance for differences in the cost of manufacture, marketing, transportation, sale, or delivery resulting from the different methods or quantities in which the commodities are sold and delivered to the purchasers.(c) Nothing in this section shall prevent persons engaged in selling goods, wares, or merchandise in commerce from selecting their own customers in bona fide transactions and not in restraint of trade.(d) It is unlawful for any wholesaler or reseller of petroleum products to sell at retail level for less than four cents (4¢) below his or her wholesale price to wholesale accounts who resell at retail in the same market area.(e) Nothing in this section applies to the purchase of petroleum products for their own use by state and local agencies.(f) The provisions of this section only apply to producers, refiners, or wholesalers whose total production, gasoline refining capacity, or sales volume at the wholesale level is fifteen thousand gallons (15,000 gals.) a day or more.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-55-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-55 - Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales|Section 5-55-6 - Dealer trade associations.

§ 5-55-6. Dealer trade associations.No supplier shall hinder, coerce, or threaten any dealer for the purpose of preventing him or her from joining any trade association made up of dealers. Dealers have a right to select bargaining agents to negotiate and deal with suppliers on an individual basis on matters having to do with their supplier-dealer relationship. Suppliers shall be obliged to bargain in good faith with selected agents by the dealers. That bargaining activity shall be pursued to the maximum extent permitted by law.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-55-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-55 - Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales|Section 5-55-7 - Statute of limitations.

§ 5-55-7. Statute of limitations.No action may be brought under this chapter for a cause of action that arose more than two (2) years prior to the date that action is brought.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-55-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-55 - Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales|Section 5-55-8 - Legal and equitable remedies.

§ 5-55-8. Legal and equitable remedies.(a) If a franchisor or distributor engages in conduct prohibited under this chapter, a franchisee or a distributor may maintain a suit against that franchisor or distributor. Where that suit involves termination or nonrenewal for good cause, the burden of establishing good cause shall be on the franchisor.(b) The court shall grant the equitable relief that is necessary to remedy the effects of conduct prohibited under this chapter, which it finds to exist, including declaratory judgment and mandatory or prohibitive injunctive relief. The court may grant interim equitable relief, and actual and punitive damages where indicated, in suits under this chapter and may, unless the suit is frivolous, direct that costs, reasonable attorney, and expert witness fees be paid by the franchisor, in the event the franchisee prevails.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-55-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-55 - Motor Fuel Distribution and Sales|Section 5-55-9 - Severability.

§ 5-55-9. Severability.If any provisions of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of that provision to other circumstances, shall not be affected.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-1 - License required.

§ 5-56-1. License required.(a) It is unlawful for any person to install, construct, alter, or repair, or cause to be installed, constructed, altered, or repaired, any individual sewage disposal system unless he or she has a valid annual license issued by the director of environmental management.(b) This section does not apply to a property owner installing, constructing, altering, or repairing an individual sewage disposal system to serve a building he or she occupies or will occupy as his or her intended permanent domicile; provided, that he or she has obtained written permission for that work, and that he or she has obtained the necessary written approval of the director of the plans and specifications for that work prior to the start of any construction.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 131, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-2 - Conditions for obtaining an installer's license.

§ 5-56-2. Conditions for obtaining an installer's license.(a) An application for an installer's license filled out in its entirety, along with a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), must be submitted to the director.(b) The applicant installer must have demonstrated to the director that he or she is capable of installing individual sewage disposal systems in accordance with approved plans and specifications.(c) The applicant installer must obtain a passing grade on a written examination given by the director, intended to demonstrate his or her understanding of the rules and regulations, and his or her ability to read and interpret approved plans and specifications for individual sewage disposal systems.(d) The applicant installer must demonstrate possession of and ability to properly use a level or transit.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-3 - [Obsolete.]

§ 5-56-3. [Obsolete.]
RI Gen L § 5-56-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-4 - License not transferable or assignable.

§ 5-56-4. License not transferable or assignable.Installer's licenses shall not be transferable or assignable and automatically become invalid upon a change of ownership or upon suspension or revocation.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-5 - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.

§ 5-56-5. Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.(a) An application for a license may be denied or a license may be suspended or revoked when the director has determined that the operation is not being and/or will not be conducted in a manner prescribed in these regulations.(b) When an application for a license is denied or when a license is suspended or revoked, a hearing shall be granted if a hearing is requested, in writing, by the aggrieved applicant within ten (10) days of the denial, suspension, or revocation.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-6 - Expiration and renewal of licenses.

§ 5-56-6. Expiration and renewal of licenses.(a) Licenses shall be in effect for a period not to exceed three (3) years following the date of issuance.(b) A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and the satisfactory completion of any continuing education required by the director.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-56-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-7 - Responsibilities, performance, and conduct.

§ 5-56-7. Responsibilities, performance, and conduct.A licensed installer shall adhere to the following:(1) Perform all work in compliance with approved plans and specifications only.(2) Report any discrepancies on an approved plan that he or she may note during construction to the director.(3) Utilize only quality grade construction materials approved by the director.(4) Use only the best construction techniques to provide for the best possible installations.(5) Work only under valid plans approved by the director with the approval stamp clearly indicated, and commence work only after completely reviewing the entire approval including the application, the layout plans, all typical specification sheets, and other attachments.(6) Adhere to each and every term of approval as stipulated by the director in his or her approval of the particular plan.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56 - Installers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56-8 - Penalties.

§ 5-56-8. Penalties.The penalties for noncompliance with any section of this chapter are as stated in § 42-17.1-2 as follows: any person who knowingly and willfully violates any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to authority granted to the director, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both, for each offense or violation, and each day's failure to comply with any rule or regulation shall constitute a separate offense.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 299, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-1 - Declaration of intent and purpose.

§ 5-56.1-1. Declaration of intent and purpose.(a) Whereas sewage entering individual sewage disposal systems contains bacteria, viruses, other pathogens, and nutrients; and, whereas the sewage may also contain hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, cleaning fluids, paints, hobby supplies, and other hazardous household chemicals; and, whereas improperly designed or defectively installed and failing individual sewage disposal systems may degrade wetlands, groundwater, or surface waters, including drinking water sources; and, whereas the public health, the public welfare, and the environment require protection from pollutants emanating from individual sewage disposal systems; the general assembly establishes licensing requirements and responsibilities for persons involved in certain design and installation activities relating to individual sewage disposal systems.(b) The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions, qualifications, and procedures for licensing persons engaged in the preparation of applications, plans, certifications, and specifications for individual sewage disposal systems, also referred to as "ISDS," for submittal to the department of environmental management.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-2 - License required.

§ 5-56.1-2. License required.Beginning one year after issuance of the first designer's license, all plans, applications, evaluations, and certifications for the siting, location, design, installation, or repair of any individual sewage disposal system submitted to the department of environmental management shall be prepared by a person possessing an appropriate designer's license issued by the director of the department of environmental management in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under § 5-56.1-3. The department of environmental management may exempt the repair of individual sewage disposal systems from this requirement.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-3 - Licensing authority.

§ 5-56.1-3. Licensing authority.The department of environmental management, acting through its director and referred to as "the licensing authority," shall carry out the functions and duties conferred upon it by this chapter. The licensing authority shall adopt standards, rules, and regulations, pursuant to the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42, for the administration of the licensing program established under this chapter and related activities.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-4 - Conditions for obtaining a designer's license.

§ 5-56.1-4. Conditions for obtaining a designer's license.(a) A designer's license shall be issued to any person who satisfies all the requirements stated below:(1) A completed application for a designer's license along with a reasonable fee shall be submitted to the licensing authority; all fees shall be deposited as general revenues and the amounts appropriated shall be used for the purpose of administering the water-and-air-protection program.(2) The applicant for a designer's license shall be required to pass a written examination, which may include a field component, administered or sanctioned by the licensing authority for the applicable class of license. The test assesses the competency and knowledge of the applicant regarding pertinent subject matter and the application of ISDS regulations.(3) The licensing authority shall establish, through regulations, classes of licenses appropriate to the expertise required for each activity performed by licensed individuals. The licensing authority shall establish minimum qualifications, education and experience requirements for each class of license and eligibility requirements for testing. The licensing authority may waive the requirement of a written examination or any portion of it in the case of a person licensed by a federal agency or another state having licensing requirements substantially equivalent to those in Rhode Island.(4) With the exception of subsection (b) of this section, no person may be granted an exemption to any of the conditions for obtaining a license as provided for in this section on the basis of past experience or "grandfather" rights.(5) The licensing authority shall hold an examination at least once per year.(b) Professional engineers who have met all the educational requirements and have been registered and authorized to practice engineering in the state of Rhode Island by the state board of registration for professional engineers shall be deemed to have met all the minimum qualifications, experience, and education requirements for a designer's license under this section and shall not be required to pass a written examination or to attend or enroll in continuing education programs as a requirement for the granting and renewal of their designer's license.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-5 - License not transferable or assignable.

§ 5-56.1-5. License not transferable or assignable.Designers' licenses shall be issued to natural persons only and are not transferable or assignable.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-6 - Expiration and renewal of licenses.

§ 5-56.1-6. Expiration and renewal of licenses.(a) A designer's license shall be in effect for a period not to exceed three (3) years following the date of issuance.(b) A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and upon satisfactory completion of any continuing education required by the licensing authority.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-7 - Responsibilities - Performance and conduct.

§ 5-56.1-7. Responsibilities — Performance and conduct.(a) A licensed designer shall perform all studies, measurements, evaluations, investigations, data gathering, and other work within his or her licensed area of responsibility required to prepare the applicable submittal for individual sewage disposal systems. Nonlicensed employees or subordinates of a person possessing a designer's license may assist in the work provided the work is done under the direct supervision of the licensed designer who shall be responsible for the work and shall sign any and all required applications, submittals, and certifications.(b) A licensed designer shall witness and inspect the installation of any individual sewage disposal system that he or she designed. The licensing authority may, in accordance with regulation, waive this requirement for good cause, including the designer's death or incapacity.(c) A licensed designer shall certify to the licensing authority that the individual sewage disposal system was installed in conformance with the approved application, plans, specifications, applicable statutes and regulations, and that he or she has witnessed and inspected the installation. Upon the certification, the licensed designer shall be responsible for the installation. The certification shall not be construed to release the installer from liability. The licensed designer shall not be responsible for any negligent act or omission of a user of an ISDS, which causes damage to the ISDS, including altering of site conditions after certification of installation, failing to properly maintain the ISDS, or failing to protect the ISDS from physical disturbance causing damage.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-8 - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses - Censure.

§ 5-56.1-8. Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses — Censure.(a) The licensing authority may deny, suspend, or revoke a designer's license if the person or licensed designer fails to comply with the requirements prescribed in this chapter or any regulation promulgated under this chapter or where the person or licensed designer:(1) Provided incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in obtaining a designer's license; or(2) Demonstrated gross or repeated negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the representation of site conditions in an application to the department of environmental management, design of an ISDS, or inspection or certification of an installation of an ISDS; or(3) Has been convicted of a felony; or(4) Failed or neglected to comply with continuing-education requirements established by the licensing authority.(b) An action to suspend or revoke a designer's license pursuant to subsection (a) may not be taken until after the licensed designer has an opportunity to have a hearing before the licensing authority. This hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days of written notice of intent to suspend or revoke the license.(c) The licensing authority shall appoint a review panel consisting of five (5) members, at least three (3) of whom shall be licensed designers not employed by the licensing authority, for the purpose of reviewing and hearing disciplinary actions contemplated under subsection (b). The review board shall make recommendations to the licensing authority to suspend or revoke licenses. All final decisions shall be made by the licensing authority.(d) Any person aggrieved by the denial of an application for a license pursuant to § 5-56.1-4, or a denial, suspension, or revocation of a license pursuant to this section, may request a formal hearing pursuant to § 42-17.1-2(21) that shall be granted, if requested, in writing by the aggrieved applicant or licensee within ten (10) days of the denial, suspension, or revocation.(e) The licensing authority may publicly censure any licensed designer whose license was suspended or revoked.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 16; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 16, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 16, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-56.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-56.1 - Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems|Section 5-56.1-9 - Penalties.

§ 5-56.1-9. Penalties.The penalties for noncompliance with any section of this chapter shall be the same as stated in § 42-17.1-2(22) and chapter 17.6 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 291, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 16.
RI Gen L § 5-57-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-1 - Purpose.

§ 5-57-1. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide uniform procedures and qualifications throughout this state for the licensing of alarm businesses and the issuance of identification cards to alarm agents and certain other individuals.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-3 - Licensing authority - Creation.

§ 5-57-3. Licensing authority — Creation.The department of labor and training shall carry out the functions and duties conferred upon it by this chapter and shall be referred to, in that context, as "the licensing authority."History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 12, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 33, § 5.
RI Gen L § 5-57-4 - 5-57-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-4 - 5-57-8 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-57-4 — 5-57-8. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 5-57-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-9 - Licensing authority - Staff.

§ 5-57-9. Licensing authority — Staff.The director of labor and training has the authority to hire and terminate the clerical and professional personnel, including a chief licensing examiner, to handle daily operations of the licensing authority that are necessary to enable it to fulfill its mandate under the provisions of this chapter. All the expenses shall be paid out of the general fund, and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers signed by the director.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 12, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 33, § 5.