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RI Gen L § 23-37-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-37 - Powers of Fire Companies|Section 23-37-1 - Police authority of fire company officers at fire - Right of entry.

§ 23-37-1. Police authority of fire company officers at fire — Right of entry.The chief, chief engineer, assistant engineer, captain, lieutenant, or any other executive officer of any volunteer fire company, association, fire district company, or any other organization organized or created for the purpose of extinguishing fires and preventing fire hazards, whether it is incorporated or not, and whether it is a paid department or not, when on duty at a fire in the city or town where the fire headquarters or station of the company, association, or organization is located or in response to an alarm for such a fire shall, in the absence of the chief of police, have the power to suppress any tumult or disorder and to command from the inhabitants of the city or town all needful assistance for the suppression of fires and in the preservation of property exposed to fire; the officers above enumerated shall also have authority to go onto and enter any property or premises and to do whatever may reasonably be necessary in the performance of their duties while engaged in the work of extinguishing any fire or performing any duties incidental thereto.History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1386, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 360, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-37-1.
RI Gen L § 23-37-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-37 - Powers of Fire Companies|Section 23-37-2 - Penalty for disobedience of or interference with firefighters.

§ 23-37-2. Penalty for disobedience of or interference with firefighters.Any person who shall neglect or refuse to render assistance when lawfully called upon to do so by any of the officers listed in § 23-37-1 at a fire, or who shall refuse to obey any lawful order of those officers, or interfere with any officer or person connected with any fire fighting organization enumerated in § 23-37-1, while on duty at a fire, shall pay for each offense a fine not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00), or shall be imprisoned for a term of not more than thirty (30) days, either or both, at the discretion of the court.History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1386, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 360, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-37-2.
RI Gen L § 23-37-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-37 - Powers of Fire Companies|Section 23-37-3 - Injuring property of fire company.

§ 23-37-3. Injuring property of fire company.Any person who shall wantonly or maliciously cut or otherwise injure any hose or apparatus belonging to or used by any fire department, company, association, or other organization organized for the purpose of and engaged in the suppression of fires, whether incorporated or not, shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200), or shall be imprisoned for a term of not more than thirty (30) days, either or both, at the discretion of the court.History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1386, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 360, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-37-3.
RI Gen L § 23-37-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-37 - Powers of Fire Companies|Section 23-37-4 - Unauthorized obstruction of hydrants.

§ 23-37-4. Unauthorized obstruction of hydrants.Any person who shall obstruct or interfere with the use of any fire hydrant in any town, or city, by piles of lumber, building material, articles of merchandise, the excavation or removal of buildings, dirt or rubbish, or in any other way or manner, unless by permission of the town or city council, shall pay a fine not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense. Every day that the interference or obstruction shall continue shall be regarded as a separate offense; provided, however, that the permission herein required of the town or city council may be lawfully obtained from the commissioner or director of public works or any other officer of any city or town whenever he or she may be so duly authorized by law.History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1386, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 360, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 23-37-4.
RI Gen L § 23-38-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38 - Degradable Connectors and Non-Detachable Metal Openers for Beverage Containers|Section 23-38-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-38-1. Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) "Connector" means a holding device constructed of plastic rings and used to hold several beverage containers together, or other similar plastic device used for the same purpose.(2) "Degradable material" means material that, upon exposure to natural elements, is broken down by biological, chemical, photochemical, or other physical processes to a particle size and chemical composition that may be assimilated harmlessly and aesthetically into the environment, without leaving a hazardous residue or byproduct.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 365, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-38-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38 - Degradable Connectors and Non-Detachable Metal Openers for Beverage Containers|Section 23-38-2 - Connectors for beverage containers required to be degradable.

§ 23-38-2. Connectors for beverage containers required to be degradable.No person shall sell or offer to sell in this state beverage containers that are held together by connectors, unless the connectors are made of degradable material.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 365, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-38-2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38 - Degradable Connectors and Non-Detachable Metal Openers for Beverage Containers|Section 23-38-2.1 - Metal beverage container rings or tabs required to be nondetachable.

§ 23-38-2.1. Metal beverage container rings or tabs required to be nondetachable.No beverage shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed within the state in a metal container designed and constructed so that the container is opened by detaching a metal ring or tab, except if the tab is made of tape, foil, or other soft material.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 289, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-38-2.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38 - Degradable Connectors and Non-Detachable Metal Openers for Beverage Containers|Section 23-38-2.2 - Readily removable caps, lids, or rings.

§ 23-38-2.2. Readily removable caps, lids, or rings.(a) No beverage shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed within the state in a plastic container composed of more than one resin, excluding the cap, lid, or ring for the container. The cap, lid, or ring of the container shall be readily removable from the body of the container.(b) This section shall not apply to containers that are recycled or can be demonstrated to be recyclable, or if the manufacturer can show that more than one resin is necessary to preserve product integrity.(c) The department of environmental management shall promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to this section.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 210, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-38-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38 - Degradable Connectors and Non-Detachable Metal Openers for Beverage Containers|Section 23-38-3 - Penalty for violation.

§ 23-38-3. Penalty for violation.A person who violates this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Each day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate offense.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 365, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 44.
RI Gen L § 23-38.1-1 - 23-38.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38.1 - Hazardous Substances|Section 23-38.1-1 - 23-38.1-15 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-38.1-1 — 23-38.1-15. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-38.2-1 - 23-38.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38.2 - Poison Prevention Packaging|Section 23-38.2-1 - 23-38.2-8 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-38.2-1 — 23-38.2-8. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-38.3-1 - 23-38.3-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-38.3 - Flammable Fabrics|Section 23-38.3-1 - 23-38.3-12 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-38.3-1 — 23-38.3-12. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-39-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-1 - Short title.

§ 23-39-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Act".History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-39-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Board" means the administrative board of respiratory care;(2) "Department" means the Rhode Island department of health;(3) "Director" means the director of the Rhode Island health department;(4) "Division" means the division of professional regulation;(5) "Respiratory care" (including respiratory therapy and inhalation therapy) means a health professional, under qualified medical direction, employed in the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system function;(6) "Respiratory care practitioner" means a person who is licensed to practice respiratory care in Rhode Island. The respiratory care practitioner may transcribe and implement a physician's written and verbal orders pertaining to the practice of respiratory care as defined in this chapter; and(7) "Respiratory care training program" means a program accredited or recognized by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs in collaboration with the committee on accreditation for respiratory care or any other accrediting agency that may be approved by the board.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-3 - Purpose.

§ 23-39-3. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare by licensing and regulating persons engaged in the practice of respiratory care within the state.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-4 - License required.

§ 23-39-4. License required.(a) No person shall practice respiratory care or represent himself or herself to be a respiratory care practitioner unless that person is licensed under this chapter, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.(b) Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by appropriate agencies of Rhode Island, self-care by a patient, or gratuitous care by a friend or family member who does not represent or hold himself or herself out to be a respiratory care practitioner, or respiratory care services in case of an emergency.(c) This chapter does not prohibit a person enrolled in a respiratory care training program from performing those duties essential for completion of a student's clinical service; provided, that the duties are performed under the supervision or direction of a physician or licensed respiratory care practitioner and the person is identified as a "student respiratory care practitioner."History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-5 - Board created.

§ 23-39-5. Board created.(a) Within the division of professional regulation of the health department shall be a board of respiratory care consisting of five (5) members as follows:(1) One physician licensed in the state who is knowledgeable in respiratory care;(2) Three (3) licensed respiratory care practitioners;(3) One public member who is a resident of Rhode Island. The public member shall not have been licensed as a respiratory care practitioner nor shall he or she have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the occupation regulated.(b) The director of the department of health, with the approval of the governor, within sixty (60) days following November 1, 1986, shall appoint one board member for a term of one year; two (2) for a term of two (2) years; and two (2) for a term of three (3) years. Appointments made thereafter shall be for three-year terms but no person shall be appointed to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.(c) The director, in his or her initial appointment, shall appoint as the respiratory care practitioner one of the members of the board or a person currently practicing as respiratory care practitioners in Rhode Island.(d) The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairperson and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson, the administrator of professional regulation, or upon the written request of any two (2) board members.(e) In the event of a vacancy in one of the positions, the director of the department of health, with the approval of the governor, may appoint a person who shall fill the unexpired term.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 23.
RI Gen L § 23-39-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-6 - Board duties.

§ 23-39-6. Board duties.The duties of the board shall be as follows:(1) To evaluate the qualifications of applicants and review the required examination results administered by a testing agency approved by the board;(2) To recommend issue of licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter;(3) To administer, coordinate, and enforce the provision of this chapter and investigate persons engaging in practices which may violate the provisions of this chapter;(4) To deny, or revoke licenses to practice respiratory care as provided in this chapter;(5) To annually review the exam accepted by the board; and(6) To recommend to the director adoption of rules and regulations.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-7 - Licensing by training and examination.

§ 23-39-7. Licensing by training and examination.(a) Any person desiring to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner shall make application to the board on a written form in the manner that the board prescribes, pay all required application fees, and certify and furnish evidence to the board that the applicant:(1) Has successfully completed a training program as defined in this chapter;(2) Has passed the examination approved by the board, as specified by rules and regulations of the department, for respiratory care practitioners administered by a nationally recognized organization for respiratory care; and(3) Is of good moral character.(b) Respiratory care providers who are licensed or otherwise regulated to practice under laws of another state or territory or the District of Columbia may, upon receiving an authorization from the division, perform as a respiratory care practitioner under the supervision of a qualified and licensed respiratory care practitioner. If the applicant fails to receive licensure when the board reviews the application, all mentioned privileges shall automatically cease.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-8 - Repealed.

§ 23-39-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 64, effective July 10, 1989.
RI Gen L § 23-39-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-9 - Other licensing provisions.

§ 23-39-9. Other licensing provisions.(a) (1) Graduate Practice. Every graduate of a board approved respiratory care school who has filed a respiratory care practitioner application may, upon receiving a receipt from the division of professional regulation, perform as a respiratory care practitioner under the supervision of a respiratory care practitioner licensed in this state.(2) During this period the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as a "graduate respiratory care practitioner."(3) If the applicant shall fail to take the examination within ninety (90) days from effective date of graduate status, without due cause or fail to pass the examination and receive a license, all privileges described in subsection (a)(1) shall automatically cease.(b) Unless licensed as a respiratory care practitioner under the respiratory care act, no person shall use any title or abbreviation to indicate that the person is a licensed respiratory care practitioner.(c) Verification of a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be available at the respiratory care practitioner's place of employment.(d) Licenses, including initial licenses, shall be issued for a period of two (2) years.(e) License renewal dates will be set by the division.(f) Applicants and biennial licensure shall meet the continuing education requirements as prescribed by the director of health.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 45; P.L. 2000, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-10 - Inactive status.

§ 23-39-10. Inactive status.(a) Upon request, the division shall grant inactive status to a licensee who does not intend to practice his or her profession within this state during the period covered by the inactive status. The person may be reinstated without payment of a penalty fee upon application and presentation of evidence of completion of these requirements. The person must pay the current license renewal fee.(b) Upon reinstatement to active status, a licensee must show proof of having completed continuing education during the two (2) years immediately preceding reinstatement in such amount as may be prescribed by rules and regulations.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-11 - Fees.

§ 23-39-11. Fees.(a) The director, in consultation with the board, shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees for licenses, and for renewal of licenses for respiratory care practitioners.(b) The initial application fee shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54.(c) A biennial license renewal fee shall be established in an amount as set forth in § 23-1-54.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 33; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 34; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 47.
RI Gen L § 23-39-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-12 - Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.

§ 23-39-12. Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42, for any of the following causes:(1) Fraud in the procurement of any license under this chapter;(2) Imposition of any disciplinary action upon a person by any agency of another state which regulates respiratory care but not to exceed the period or extent of that action;(3) Conviction of a crime which substantially relates to the qualifications, functions or duties of a respiratory care practitioner. The record of conviction or a certified copy thereof shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction;(4) Impersonating or acting as a proxy for an applicant in any examination given under this chapter;(5) Habitual or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs;(6) Gross negligence in his or her practice as a respiratory care practitioner;(7) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations duly adopted under this chapter or aiding or abetting any person to violate the provisions of or any rules or regulations adopted under this chapter;(8) Engaging in acts of unprofessional conduct as defined by rule and regulation; or(9) Committing any fraudulent, dishonest or corrupt act which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a respiratory care practitioner.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-13 - Receipts.

§ 23-39-13. 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. 1986, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 81.
RI Gen L § 23-39-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-14 - Penalties - Action to enforce chapter.

§ 23-39-14. Penalties — Action to enforce chapter.(a) A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor.(b) The department may bring a civil action in any district court to enforce any provision of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-39-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-39 - Respiratory Care Act|Section 23-39-15 - Severability.

§ 23-39-15. Severability.If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid or unconstitutional part shall remain in effect. If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid in one or more of its applications, the part shall remain in effect in all constitutional and valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 428, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-40-1 - 23-40-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-40 - New England Health Services and Facilities Compact|Section 23-40-1 - 23-40-4 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-40-1 — 23-40-4. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-41-1 - 23-41-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-41 - Hazardous Pesticides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides and Rodenticides|Section 23-41-1 - 23-41-12 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-41-1 — 23-41-12. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-41.1-1 - 23-41.1-35 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-41.1 - Pesticide Control|Section 23-41.1-1 - 23-41.1-35 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-41.1-1 — 23-41.1-35. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-42-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-42 - Disposition of Bodies to be Buried with Public Funds|Section 23-42-1 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-42-1. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-43-1 - 23-43-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-43 - Office of Mental Retardation|Section 23-43-1 - 23-43-12 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-43-1 — 23-43-12. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-43.1-1 - 23-43.1-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-43.1 - Retardation Law|Section 23-43.1-1 - 23-43.1-31 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-43.1-1 — 23-43.1-31. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 23-43.2-1 - 23-43.2-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-43.2 - Parental Succession - Retarded Persons|Section 23-43.2-1 - 23-43.2-11 - [Transferred.]

§ 23-43.2-1 — 23-43.2-11. [Transferred.]