reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
RI Gen L § 5-57-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-10 - Licensing authority - Seal.

§ 5-57-10. Licensing authority — Seal.The licensing authority shall have a seal, the form of which the licensing authority shall prescribe.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-11 - Licensing authority - Rules and regulations.

§ 5-57-11. Licensing authority — Rules and regulations.The authority to promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonable, proper, and necessary to carry out the functions of the licensing authority; to enforce the provisions of this chapter; and to establish procedures for the preparation and processing of examinations, applications, license certificates, I.D. cards, renewals, appeals, hearings, and rulemaking proceedings shall be vested in the licensing authority.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-12 - Licensing authority - Issuance of subpoenas - Contempt powers.

§ 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.(a) In any investigation conducted under the provisions of this chapter, the licensing authority may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents. The officer conducting a hearing may administer oaths and require testimony or evidence to be given under oath.(b) If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the licensing authority, the licensing authority may petition a court of competent jurisdiction within the state to compel the witness to obey the subpoena.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-13 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-57-13. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-13.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-13.1 - Procedures for adoption of rules.

§ 5-57-13.1. Procedures for adoption of rules.The licensing authority shall follow the procedures for adoption of rules established by the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-57-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-14 - Alarm business license required - Licensing of electricians.

§ 5-57-14. Alarm business license required — Licensing of electricians.(a) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in § 5-57-41 for any person to engage in the alarm business within this state without having first obtained an alarm business license from the state licensing authority, subject to subsection (c) of this section; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an electrician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title from installing a burglar or hold-up alarm system; and provided, that no electrician licensed pursuant to this section shall install any burglar or hold-up alarm system in any bank or other financial institution or in any residential housing with four (4) units or less.(b) Authority for the licensing of any electrician shall be vested with the department of labor and training which shall:(1) After receipt of an application for a license, conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts presented in the application are true and shall receive from the department of the attorney general all records of criminal information that it has or shall receive indicating any criminal activity on the part of the individual signing the application; and(2) Deny any application of a person who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of the United States of a felony or a misdemeanor if the licensing authority finds that the conviction reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the applicant to engage in the alarm business.(c) Every person desiring to be engaged in the alarm business within this state shall apply to the licensing authority for a license to operate an alarm business. Any person engaged in the alarm business on July 1, 1979, and filing a timely application may continue to engage in the alarm business pending a final determination of the application. Any person not having previous experience in the alarm business and filing as a new applicant who will be the owner or principal officer of the business or branch office in this state shall not engage in the alarm business until approval by the licensing authority of his or her alarm business license and I.D. card applications for himself or herself and his or her employees.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 402, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 12, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 24.
RI Gen L § 5-57-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-17 - Investigation of license applications.

§ 5-57-17. Investigation of license applications.After receipt of an application for a license, the licensing authority shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts presented in the application are true and shall receive from the department of the attorney general all records of criminal information that it has or receives indicating any criminal activity on the part of the individual signing the application. The department of the attorney general shall also submit the fingerprints of the individual signing the application to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review. The department of the attorney general shall provide the information subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general regarding the production of that information.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-18 - Time limit for action on license applications.

§ 5-57-18. Time limit for action on license applications.Within thirty (30) days after receipt of an application, the licensing authority shall determine whether the applicant has met the requirements of this chapter. In the event that additional information is required from the applicant by the licensing authority to complete its investigation or to satisfy the requirements of this chapter, or if the applicant has not submitted all of the required information, the thirty-day (30) period for action by the licensing authority shall commence when all that information is received by the licensing authority.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-19 - Grounds for denial of applications.

§ 5-57-19. Grounds for denial of applications.The licensing authority may deny the application for an alarm business license if it finds that the applicant or the individual having the authority and the responsibility for the management and operation of the applicant's alarm business within the state or the individual whom the applicant relies upon to comply with subsection (c) or (f) of § 5-57-16 or any of the applicant's owners, partners, or principal corporate officers have:(1) Committed any act that, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for the revocation of a license under § 5-57-25(a);(2) While unlicensed, knowingly and willfully committed or aided and abetted in the commission of any act for which a license is required by this chapter; or(3) Been convicted in any jurisdiction of the United States of a felony or a misdemeanor if the licensing authority finds that the conviction reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the applicant to engage in the alarm business.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-20 - Procedure for approval or denial of applications.

§ 5-57-20. Procedure for approval or denial of applications.(a) The procedure of the licensing authority in approving or denying an application shall be as follows:(a) (1) (i) If the application is approved, the licensing authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the approval, and shall state that if bond is not received with the application, upon compliance with § 5-57-21, a license will be issued.(ii) That notification shall state that the issued license shall expire in one year, unless renewed in accordance with §§ 5-57-22 and 5-57-23, and shall state the time within which application for renewal must be made;(2) If the application of the alarm business is denied, the licensing authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, and shall state the grounds for denial and advise the applicant of his or her right to a hearing on the denial in accordance with the provisions established by the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42. If the grounds for denial are subject to correction by the applicant, the notice of denial shall state and the applicant shall be given reasonable time after receipt and acknowledgement of that notice, at the discretion of the licensing authority (or, upon application, a reasonable period of time), within which to make the required correction.(b) If the application of the alarm business is denied, the applicant may schedule a hearing to be held before the licensing authority or an officer designated by the licensing authority in accordance with the provisions for that hearing as prescribed in the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-21 - Surety bond.

§ 5-57-21. Surety bond.(a) No license shall be issued under this chapter until the applicant files with the licensing authority a surety bond made payable to the state in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) conditioned to recover against the principal, by reason of wrongful acts of a material nature knowingly engaged in by the licensee in the conduct of its business. No party other than the licensing authority shall recover against the bond required by this section. The surety bond must be written by a company authorized to do business in this state and approved by the licensing authority with respect to its form, manner of execution, and sufficiency.(b) Every licensee shall at all times maintain on file with the licensing authority the surety bond, in full force and effect, required by this chapter. Knowing and willful failure to do so shall be unlawful and punishable as provided in § 5-57-41.(c) A bond executed and filed with the licensing authority pursuant to this chapter shall remain in force and effect until the surety has terminated future liability by notice to the licensing authority thirty (30) days in advance of termination.(d) The sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in cash may be deposited with the state in lieu of the surety bond required by this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-22 - Renewal of licenses.

§ 5-57-22. Renewal of licenses.Application for renewal of a license must be received by the licensing authority on a form provided by the licensing authority no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license, subject to the right of the licensing authority to permit late filing upon good cause shown. The licensing authority may refuse to renew a license for any of the grounds stated in § 5-57-19(1) and it shall promptly notify the licensee of its intent to refuse to renew the license. The licensee may, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the notice of intent to refuse to renew a license, request a hearing on that refusal in the manner prescribed in § 5-57-20(b). A licensee shall be permitted to continue to engage in the alarm business while its renewal application is pending.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 184, § 8.
RI Gen L § 5-57-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-23 - Application, license, replacement, and renewal fees.

§ 5-57-23. Application, license, replacement, and renewal fees.(a) A nonrefundable application fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) shall be remitted with each application to cover investigation and administrative costs.(b) The licensing authority shall promulgate rules and regulations mandating the term of license for each license issued pursuant to this chapter; no license shall remain in force for a period in excess of three (3) years.(c) Any fee for the initial issuance of a license or for the renewal of a license shall be determined by multiplying the per-annum fee by the term of years of the license. The entire fee for the total term of licensure shall be paid prior to issuing the initial license or renewal.(d) The per-annum fee for the initial issuance of a license shall be one hundred dollars ($100) which shall be remitted with the application, but shall be refunded if the application of the alarm business is denied or withdrawn before approved.(e) (1) The licensee shall submit a completed renewal application form not later than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the license with a fifty dollar ($50.00) nonrefundable administrative fee to cover the cost of processing the renewal application.(2) The per-annum fee for renewal shall be one hundred dollars ($100). If the renewal application of the licensee is denied, the annual fee will be refunded.(f) All fees shall be paid into the general fund.(g) There shall be a ten dollar ($10.00) charge for the issuance of a duplicate license to replace a lost, damaged original, or renewal license. Fees for the replacement license shall be paid into the general fund.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 219, §§ 1, 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 184, § 9; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 30, § 7.
RI Gen L § 5-57-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-24 - Transfer or assignment of licenses - Continuation of business upon owner's death.

§ 5-57-24. Transfer or assignment of licenses — Continuation of business upon owner's death.(a) No license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be assigned or transferred, either by operation of law or otherwise.(b) If the license is held by an owner rather than a corporation and that owner dies, becomes disabled, or ceases to engage in the alarm business, the successor, heir, devisee, or personal representative of that owner, within thirty (30) days of the death, disablement, or termination of operation by the original licensee, shall apply for an alarm business license on a form prescribed by the licensing authority. This form shall include the same information required by § 5-57-15. The transferee shall be subject to the same requirements and procedures prescribed in §§ 5-57-16 — 5-57-21 to the extent the sections are applicable. The new applicant may assume that the unexpired portion of the license will remain in effect until its expiration date. The applicant shall pay a pro-rated license fee established by the licensing authority to include that portion of the license that remains unexpired since its last date of issue or renewal.(c) In the event that a sale, assignment, or transfer of an alarm business licensed under this chapter is consummated, then the purchaser, assignee, or transferee shall be subject to the same requirements and procedures prescribed in §§ 5-57-15 — 5-57-21 to the extent those sections are applicable.(d) With good cause, the licensing authority may extend the period of time for filing the application required by subsections (b) and (c) of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-26 - Form of license.

§ 5-57-26. Form of license.The license, when issued, shall be in a form prescribed by the licensing authority and shall include:(1) The name of the licensee;(2) The nature and type of service to be performed;(3) The business name under which the licensee is authorized to operate;(4) The addresses of the locations where the licensee is authorized to operate; and(5) The number and date of the license and its date of expiration.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-27 - Posting of license certificates and notices of license revocation.

§ 5-57-27. Posting of license certificates and notices of license revocation.(a) Within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall cause the license certificate to be posted and displayed at all times in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. Copies of the license certificate shall also be displayed at all times in any other offices within the state where the alarm business transacts business with its customers, so that all persons visiting that place or places may readily see the license. Those license certificates or copies shall be subject to inspection at all reasonable times by the licensing authority.(b) It is unlawful for any person holding a license certificate to knowingly and willfully post that license certificate or permit that license certificate to be posted upon premises other than those described in the license certificate or to knowingly and willfully alter that license certificate. Each license certificate shall be surrendered to the licensing authority within seventy-two (72) hours after it is revoked or after the licensee ceases to do business, subject to § 5-57-20(b). If the licensing authority or a court of competent jurisdiction has pending before it any matter relating to the renewal, revocation, or transfer of a license, the licensee is not required to surrender the license until the matter has been adjudicated and all appeals have been exhausted. When the licensee receives final notice that its license is revoked, a copy of that notice shall be displayed and posted in close proximity to the license certificate until the licensee terminates its operations.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-28 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-28 - Change in status of licensee.

§ 5-57-28. Change in status of licensee.The licensee shall notify the licensing authority within thirty (30) days of any material change in the operations of the business or information previously furnished, or required to be furnished, to the licensing authority or any occurrence that could be reasonably expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-30 - Investigation of I.D. card applications.

§ 5-57-30. Investigation of I.D. card applications.After receipt of an application for an I.D. card, the licensing authority shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts stated in the application are true and shall receive from the department of the attorney general all records of criminal information that it has or receives indicating any criminal activity on the part of the applicant for an I.D. card. The department of the attorney general will also submit the fingerprints of the applicant for an I.D. card to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review. The department of the attorney general shall provide the information subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general regarding the production of the information.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-31 - Time limitation on actions on I.D. card applications.

§ 5-57-31. Time limitation on actions on I.D. card applications.Action to approve or deny an application of an individual for an I.D. card shall be taken as expeditiously as possible by the licensing authority, but that action shall be taken within ninety (90) days after receipt of the application unless the licensing authority requires additional information from the I.D. card applicant. In that event, or if additional facts are required to satisfy the requirements of this chapter, or if the applicant has not submitted all the required information, the ninety-day (90) period for action by the licensing authority shall commence when all the information is received by the licensing authority.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-57-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses|Section 5-57-32 - Request for hearing upon notice of denial of I.D. card application.

§ 5-57-32. Request for hearing upon notice of denial of I.D. card application.After receipt of written notice from the licensing authority of denial of an I.D. card, the I.D. card applicant may request a hearing in the same manner and in accordance with the same procedure as that provided in § 5-57-20(b).History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.