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RI Gen L § 5-60-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-3 - Practices not authorized.

§ 5-60-3. Practices not authorized.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine, or any of its branches, by any person not licensed by the department of health.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-4 - Board - Composition - Appointment, terms, oaths, and removal of members - Officers - Meetings.

§ 5-60-4. Board — Composition — Appointment, terms, oaths, and removal of members — Officers — Meetings.(a) The director of the department of health, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint the members of the Rhode Island board of athletic trainers, which shall be composed of three (3) licensed athletic trainers and one public member and one physician licensed to practice medicine and with an interest in sports medicine. In making appointments to the board, the director shall give consideration to recommendations made by professional organizations of athletic trainers and physicians. Each appointee shall be licensed and practicing in the state, except that the director, in appointing the athletic trainer members of the first board, may appoint any practicing athletic trainer who possesses the qualification required by § 5-60-10. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state for five (5) years immediately preceding appointment.(b) The members of the board shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, which expire on August 1 of even-numbered years, except that in making the initial appointments, the director shall designate one member to serve one year; two (2) members to serve two (2) years; and two (2) members to serve three (3) years. In the event of death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. The director may remove any member for cause at any time prior to the expiration of his or her term. No member shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive three-year (3) terms.(c) Each appointee to the board shall qualify by taking the constitutional oath of office within thirty (30) days from the date of his or her appointment. On presentation of the oath, the director shall issue commissions to appointees as evidence of their authority to act as members of the board.(d) The board shall elect from its members for a term of one year, a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary-treasurer, and may appoint committees that it considers necessary to carry out its duties. The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year. Additional meetings may be held on the call of the chairperson or at the written request of any three (3) members of the board. The quorum required for any meeting of the board shall be three (3) members. No action by the board or its members has any effect unless a quorum of the board is present.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-5 - Board - Powers and duties.

§ 5-60-5. Board — Powers and duties.Subject to the approval of the director, the board has the powers and duties to:(1) Make rules and regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary for the performance of its duties.(2) Prescribe application forms for license applicants.(3) Keep a complete record of all licensed athletic trainers and prepare annually a roster showing the names and addresses of all licensed athletic trainers, and make available a copy of the roster to any person requesting it on payment of a fee established by the department sufficient to cover the costs of the roster.(4) Keep a permanent record of all proceedings under this chapter.(5) Issue licenses to qualified applicants.(6) Conduct hearings to deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse renewal of licenses under this chapter, and issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to testify or produce evidence at the hearings.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-6, 5-60-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-6, 5-60-7 - [Reserved.]

§ 5-60-6, 5-60-7. [Reserved.]
RI Gen L § 5-60-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-8 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-60-8. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 2, effective June 25, 2002.
RI Gen L § 5-60-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-9 - License required to use title "athletic trainer".

§ 5-60-9. License required to use title "athletic trainer."No person may use the title "athletic trainer" or perform the duties of an athletic trainer, unless licensed by the state of Rhode Island to perform those duties.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 423, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-10 - Qualifications of athletic trainers.

§ 5-60-10. Qualifications of athletic trainers.(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license must possess one of the following qualifications:(1) Give proof of graduation from an accredited college or university and have met the following minimum athletic-training-curriculum requirements established by the board, by completing the following specific course requirements:(i) Human anatomy;(ii) Human physiology;(iii) Physiology of exercise;(iv) Applied anatomy and kinesiology;(v) Psychology (2 courses);(vi) First aid and CPR;(vii) Nutrition;(viii) Remedial exercise;(ix) Personal, community, and school health;(x) Techniques of athletic training;(xi) Advanced techniques of athletic training; and(xii) Clinical experience in accordance with national standards and as approved by the director.(2) Show proof acceptable to the board of education and experience of equal caliber to that specified in subsection (a)(1).(3) Have passed the required examination approved by the department.(b) On and after January 1, 2004, an applicant for initial licensure shall be required to demonstrate:(1) Proof of graduation from an accredited college or university and shall have met minimum athletic training requirements as established by department regulation; and(2) Proof of having passed the required examination, approved by the department, and shall have been certified by the national certifying body recognized by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-11 - Fees.

§ 5-60-11. Fees.Applicants for athletic trainer licenses shall pay a license fee, and, if applicable, a biennial license renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. Any person allowing their license to lapse shall pay a late fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 71, § 10; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 23; P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 23.
RI Gen L § 5-60-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-12 - Applications for licenses.

§ 5-60-12. Applications for licenses.(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license shall submit an application to the department on the prescribed forms and shall submit the fee listed in § 5-60-11.(b) The applicant shall be entitled to an athletic trainer license if he or she possesses the qualifications enumerated in § 5-60-10, pays the license fee established in § 5-60-11, and has not committed an act that constitutes grounds for denial of a license under § 5-60-14.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-13 - Expiration and renewal of licenses.

§ 5-60-13. Expiration and renewal of licenses.A license issued under this chapter shall expire on the thirtieth day of June of every odd-numbered year. Licenses shall be renewed according to procedures established by the department and upon payment of the renewal fees established in § 5-60-11. Beginning with the renewal application due July 1, 2003, and every renewal year thereafter, each licensed athletic trainer who wishes to continue licensure as an athletic trainer shall present satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she has completed the continuing education requirements established by the board through regulation.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-14 - Grounds for refusal or revocation of licenses.

§ 5-60-14. Grounds for refusal or revocation of licenses.The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant or may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee if he or she has:(1) Been convicted of a felony, the record of conviction being conclusive evidence of conviction if the department determines after investigation that the person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust;(2) Secured a license under this chapter by fraud or deceit; or(3) Violated or conspired to violate this chapter or rules or regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 17, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 17, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-60-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-15 - Appeals.

§ 5-60-15. Appeals.An appeal from any decision or order of the board may be taken by any aggrieved party in the manner provided for in the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-60-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-16 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-60-16. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 2, effective May 3, 1984.
RI Gen L § 5-60-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-17 - Penalty for violations.

§ 5-60-17. Penalty for violations.Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor offense and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-60-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-18 - Receipts.

§ 5-60-18. 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, § 19; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 31.
RI Gen L § 5-60-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-60 - Athletic Trainers|Section 5-60-19 - Severability.

§ 5-60-19. Severability.If any provision of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-61-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-1 - "Telephone Sales Solicitation Act".

§ 5-61-1. "Telephone Sales Solicitation Act."As used in this chapter, "telephone solicitation" means the engagement of a telephone conversation for the purpose of encouraging a person to purchase personal property, investment opportunities, goods or services, or for the purpose of gathering information for sales solicitation.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 227, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3 - Registration.

§ 5-61-3. Registration.(a) Not less than ten (10) days prior to doing business in this state, a telephone sales solicitation operation or telephonic seller shall register with the department by filing with the consumer protection unit of the department the information required by § 5-61-4 and a filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100). A seller is deemed to do business in this state if the seller solicits prospective purchasers from locations in this state or solicits prospective purchasers who are located in this state. The information required by § 5-61-4 shall be submitted on a form provided by the attorney general. The information shall be verified by a declaration signed by each principal of the telephone sales solicitation operation under penalty of perjury. The declaration shall specify the date and location of signing. Information submitted pursuant to § 5-61-4(10) or (11) shall be clearly identified and appended to the filing.(b) Registration of a telephone sales solicitation business shall be valid for one year from its effective date and may be annually renewed by making the filing required by § 5-61-4 and paying a filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100), which shall be deposited into the general fund as general revenue.(c) Whenever, prior to expiration of a seller's annual registration, there is a material change in the information required by § 5-61-4, the seller, within ten (10) days, shall file an addendum updating the information with the consumer protection unit of the department. Changes in salespersons soliciting on behalf of the seller shall be updated by addendums filed, if necessary, in quarterly intervals computed from the effective date of registration.(d) Upon receipt of a filing and filing fee pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the department shall send the telephonic seller a written confirmation of receipt of the filing no later than ten (10) business days. If the seller has more than one business location, the written confirmation shall be sent to the principal business location identified in the seller's filing and the seller may make copies so that the seller has one for each business location. The seller shall post the confirmation of receipt of filing, within ten (10) days of receipt, in a conspicuous place at each of the seller's business locations. The seller shall not commence any telephone solicitations until the time that the written confirmation is received.(e) The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general may delay, reject, or revoke a registration upon review of the information contained in the filing of the registration form, or as a result of information relating to the conduct of the business operation.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 227, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 14, § 8.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3.1 - Security.

§ 5-61-3.1. Security.(a) Each telephonic seller, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall deliver and file with the consumer protection unit of the department before a confirmation of registration shall be issued or re-issued:(1) A surety bond, written by a company recognized and approved by the commissioner of insurance within the department of business regulation and approved by that department with respect to its form, manner of execution, and sufficiency in due form to the state of Rhode Island; or(2) An irrevocable letter of credit issued for the benefit of the telephonic seller by a bank whose deposits are insured by an agency of the federal government; or(3) A certificate of deposit in a financial institution insured by an agency of the federal government that may be withdrawn only on the order of the department, except that the interest may accrue to the telephonic seller.(b) The amount of bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit must be a minimum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). The department may, at its discretion, establish a bond of greater amount to ensure the general welfare of the public.(c) The security set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be limited to indemnify the purchaser only for actual damages. This security shall neither limit nor impair any right of recovery otherwise available pursuant to law, nor shall the amount of security be relevant in determining the amount of damage or other relief to which any purchaser shall be entitled. The security shall be accessible only after all other legal remedies have been exhausted. In the event the security is exhausted, the telephonic seller shall immediately notify the department, which shall cause any public notice that it deems appropriate to be given immediately.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3.3 - General disclosures.

§ 5-61-3.3. General disclosures.(a) Within the first thirty (30) seconds of a telephone call, a telephonic seller or salesperson shall identify herself or himself by stating her or his true name, the company on whose behalf the solicitation is being made, and the consumer goods or services being sold.(b) If a sale or an agreement to purchase is completed, the telephonic seller must inform the purchaser of her or his cancellation rights as provided in this chapter; state the registration number issued by the department for both the telephonic seller and the salesperson; and give the street address of the telephonic seller.(c) All oral disclosures required by this section shall be made in a clear and intelligible manner.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3.4 - Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages.

§ 5-61-3.4. Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages.(a) A telephonic seller shall not use or connect to a telephone line an automatic-dialing-announcing device unless: (1) The subscriber has knowingly or voluntarily requested, consented to, permitted, or authorized receipt of the message; or (2) The message is immediately preceded by a live operator who obtains the subscriber's consent before the message is delivered.(b) This section does not apply to:(1) Recorded messages from school districts to students, parents, or employees; or(2) Messages advising employees of work schedules.(c) Whenever the message is preceded by a live operator, the operator must, at the outset of the message, disclose:(1) The name of the business, firm, organization, association, partnership, or entity for which the message is being made;(2) The purpose of the message;(3) The identity or kinds of goods or services the message is promoting; and(4) If applicable, the fact that the message intends to solicit payment or commitment of funds.(d) A telephonic seller shall not use an automatic-dialing-announcing device to make calls into or within this state, unless the device is designed and operated so as to create a disconnect signal or an on-hook condition that allows the subscriber's line to be released within five (5) seconds after termination of the telephone call by the subscriber.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3.5 - Do not call lists.

§ 5-61-3.5. Do not call lists.(a) No salesperson or telephonic seller shall make, or cause to be made, any unsolicited telephonic sales calls to any residential, mobile, or telephonic-paging-device telephone number unless the salesperson or telephonic seller has instituted procedures for maintaining a list of persons who do not wish to receive telephonic sales calls made by or on behalf of that person, in compliance with 47 C.F.R. Part 64 or 16 C.F.R. Part 310. Additionally, no person or entity conducting business in this state shall transmit, or cause to be transmitted, a text message advertisement to a cellular telephone or pager equipped with short message capability or any similar capability allowing the transmission of text messages. A text message advertisement is a message, the principal purpose of which is to promote the sale of goods or services to the recipient, consisting of advertising material for the lease, sale, rental, gift, offer, or disposition of realty, goods, services, or extension of credit.(1) This section shall apply when a text message advertisement is transmitted to a telephone number assigned for a cellular telephone or pager service to a Rhode Island resident.(2) This section shall not apply to text messages transmitted at the direction of a person or entity offering cellular telephone or pager service if the subscriber is offered an option not to receive those text messages.(3) This section shall not apply to text messages transmitted by a business that has an existing relationship with the subscriber if the subscriber is offered an option not to receive text messages from that business.(4) This section shall not apply to text messages transmitted by an affiliate of a business that has an existing relationship with the subscriber, but only if the subscriber has provided consent to the business with which he or she has the relationship to receive text messages from affiliates of that business. "Affiliate" means any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under the common control with, another company.(5) This section shall not impose an obligation on a person or entity offering cellular or pager service to control the transmission of a text message unless the message is transmitted at the direction of that person or entity.(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 216, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-61-3.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-61 - Telephone Sales Solicitation Act|Section 5-61-3.6 - Hours of operation.

§ 5-61-3.6. Hours of operation.(a) No salesperson or telephonic seller shall make or cause to be made any unsolicited telephonic sales calls to any residential, mobile, or telephonic-paging-device telephone number except during hours of operation, as defined in § 5-61-2(2).(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 456, § 2.