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RI Gen L § 5-68.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-7 - Licensing by endorsement.

§ 5-68.1-7. Licensing by endorsement.Any individual desiring to become a licensed radiologic technologist by endorsement shall make application to the board on a written form and in a manner that the board prescribes and shall pay all the required application fees. The applicant shall also furnish evidence to the board that he or she holds a current certificate, license, or registration to practice radiologic technology in another state, and the requirements for such certificate, license, or registration, as determined by the board, are substantially equivalent to those established under this chapter, and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-8 - Other licensing provisions.

§ 5-68.1-8. Other licensing provisions.(a) Each radiologic technologist license issued by the director shall only specify one category of radiologic technology. An individual qualified to practice more than one category of radiologic technology shall submit a separate application for each category to be licensed. Each radiologic technologist license issued by the director shall indicate, as appropriate, that the individual is a licensed radiographer, a licensed nuclear medicine technologist, a licensed radiation therapist, or other category of radiologic technology license established by the director pursuant to § 5-68.1-5(b).(b) Unless licensed as a radiologic technologist pursuant to this chapter, no individual shall use any title or abbreviation to indicate that the individual is a licensed radiologic technologist.(1) An individual holding a license as a radiographer may use the title "Licensed Radiologic Technologist-Radiographer" or the letters "LRT-R" after his or her name.(2) An individual holding a license as a radiation therapy technologist may use the title "Licensed Radiologic Technologist-Therapy" or the letters "LRT-T" after his or her name.(3) An individual holding a license as a nuclear medicine technologist may use the title "Licensed Radiologic Technologist-Nuclear Medicine" or the letters "LRT-N" after his or her name.(4) [Deleted by P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 12].(c) A valid license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be carried on the person of the radiologic technologist while performing the duties for which the license is required.(d) Licenses, with the exception of initial licenses, shall be issued for a period of two (2) years.(e) The director shall promulgate rules and regulations that specify a renewal date for all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter.(f) The director shall promulgate rules and regulations that specify the minimum continuing education credits required for renewal of a radiologic technologist license. Failure to attest to completion of the minimum continuing education credits shall constitute grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 12.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-9 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-68.1-9. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 141, § 13, effective June 30, 2015.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-10 - Fees.

§ 5-68.1-10. Fees.(a) The director, in consultation with the board, shall establish an initial application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 and a license renewal fee that shall be prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 5-68.1-15.(b) The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 26.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-11 - Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.

§ 5-68.1-11. Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.(a) The board may recommend refusal, suspension, or revocation of any license, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, for any of the following causes:(1) Having a certificate, license, or registration to practice radiologic technology revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including being denied certification by a national organization, by a specialty board recognized by the director, or by a certification authority of another state, territory, or country;(2) Fraud in the procurement of any license under this chapter, including, but not limited to, impersonating or acting as proxy for an applicant in an examination for licensure in the field of radiologic technology;(3) Being convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, in any jurisdiction of a crime that directly relates to the practice of radiologic technology or to the ability to practice radiologic technology. Pleading nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purpose of this provision;(4) Incompetence or engaging in negligent or unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the standards of practice of radiologic technology as established by the director, in which case actual injury need not be established;(5) Being unable to practice radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or other materials or as a result of any mental or physical condition. A licensee affected under this paragraph shall, at reasonable intervals, be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate that he or she can resume the competent practice of radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety;(6) Making or filing a false report or record that the licensee knows to be false; intentionally or negligently failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law; or willfully impeding or obstructing such filing or inducing another to so. Such reports or records include only those reports or records that are signed in the capacity of the licensee;(7) Violating, or aiding or abetting any person to violate, any provision of this chapter, any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or any lawful order of the director previously entered in a disciplinary proceeding or failing to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena of the director.(b) Five (5) years from the date of revocation of a license under this chapter, application may be made for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation. The board has the discretion to accept or reject any application for the reinstatement.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-12 - Grounds for discipline without hearing.

§ 5-68.1-12. Grounds for discipline without hearing.The director may temporarily suspend the license of a radiologic technologist without a hearing if the director finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that a radiologic technologist's continuation in practice would constitute an immediate danger to the public. In the event that the director temporarily suspends the license of a radiologic technologist without a hearing, a hearing by the board must be held within ten (10) days after the suspension has occurred.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-13 - Appeals from board or director.

§ 5-68.1-13. Appeals from board or director.An appeal from any decision or order of the board or director may be taken in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-14 - Penalties.

§ 5-68.1-14. Penalties.A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) for the first offense. Each subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500).History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-15 - Rules and regulations.

§ 5-68.1-15. Rules and regulations.The director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as are in accord with the purposes of this chapter, and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-68.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-68.1 - Radiologic Technologists|Section 5-68.1-16 - Severability.

§ 5-68.1-16. Severability.If any provision of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation, and the application of this provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-69-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-1 - Short title.

§ 5-69-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Chemical Dependency Professional Act."History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-69-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-3 - Title and practice regulation.

§ 5-69-3. Title and practice regulation.(a) Any individual licensed under this chapter may use the title "licensed chemical dependency professional" and the abbreviation "LCDP" or the title "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor" and the abbreviation "LCDCS" provided that the title and abbreviation shall correspond to the license held pursuant to this chapter.(b) No individual shall represent herself or himself as a "licensed chemical dependency professional," "LCDP," "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor," "LCDCS" unless he or she is licensed as a "licensed chemical dependency professional" or "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor" pursuant to this chapter and provided that the title and abbreviation shall correspond to the license held pursuant to this chapter.(c) Those presently holding the title "advanced chemical dependency professional," "advanced chemical dependency professional II," and/or "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor" shall qualify for licensure as a "licensed chemical dependency professional" and/or "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor." These applications must be received within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this chapter. The regular licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall apply.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-69-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-3.1 - Auricular acudetox practice regulation.

§ 5-69-3.1. Auricular acudetox practice regulation.(a) Any individual licensed under this chapter and trained to perform auricular acudetox may perform the procedure within that individual's current scope of practice; provided that the individual obtains a certificate of training from a recognized organization or agency that meets or exceeds NADA training and is under the general supervision of a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to chapter 37.2 of this title.(b) Acudetox may be performed by acudetox specialists working in, or in collaboration with, behavioral health and healthcare agencies, or other state-approved programs or agencies.(c) Any individual performing auricular acudetox shall not use the title "acupuncturist," as defined in chapter 37.2 of this title, or otherwise represent themselves as an acupuncture professional and shall not perform acupuncture outside of the scope of the auricular acudetox procedure as defined in § 5-69-2.(d) Any complaints filed against an ADS specialist relating to the performance of any auricular acudetox procedure shall be handled by the licensing board in conformance with the disciplinary procedure set forth in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 183, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 187, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-69-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-4 - Licensed chemical dependency professional/licensed chemical dependency supervisor privilege exemptions.

§ 5-69-4. Licensed chemical dependency professional/licensed chemical dependency supervisor privilege exemptions.(a) No licensee under this chapter or an employee of a licensee may disclose any information acquired from clients or persons consulting with the licensee to render professional services except under provisions of the federal regulation 42 C.F.R. part 2.(b) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following individuals:(1) Qualified members of other professions or occupations engaging in practices similar in nature to chemical dependency counseling; provided, that they are authorized by the laws of this state to engage in these practices and do not represent themselves as a "licensed chemical dependency professional" or "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor";(2) Students/counselors engaged in entry-level internships in a department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals licensed or an ICRC/AODA member board-approved facility; provided, that the students/counselors are practicing as part of supervised work or course of study and designated by such titles as "counselor intern," "counselor," or "chemical dependency professional student" or other titles clearly indicating training status;(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent members of the clergy, peer groups, or self-help groups from performing peer counseling or self-help activities that may be, wholly or in part, included as a defined professional service as cited in § 5-69-2; provided, that no members of peer groups or self-help groups may use a title stating or implying that they are a licensed chemical dependency professional or a licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor unless licensed under the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-69-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-5 - Agency powers.

§ 5-69-5. Agency powers.The department shall promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary for the administration of this chapter and to further its purposes. The department shall, on recommendation of the licensing board, issue licenses to those qualified under this chapter. The director of the department of health may issue additional levels of licensing that may be developed, approved, or adopted by both the licensing board and the ICRC/AODA member board.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-69-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-6 - Licensing board.

§ 5-69-6. Licensing board.(a) Within the department there shall be established a board of licensing for chemical dependency professionals. The governor shall appoint a licensing board consisting of seven (7) members.(b) (1) Of the seven (7) licensing board members, three (3) shall be licensed under this chapter.(2) Licensing board members shall be:(i) Two (2) members appointed by the governor shall be representatives of groups that reflect demographics of person(s) served;(ii) Three (3) members shall represent the licensed professionals appointed by the director of health;(iii) One member shall be an active member or administrator of the Rhode Island board for certification of chemical dependency professionals appointed by the director of health;(iv) One member shall be a consumer advocate from an established substance abuse recovery consumer advocacy group appointed by the director of health.(3) Licensing board members shall serve without compensation.(4) Each licensing board member shall take and subscribe to the oath of affirmation prescribed by law and shall file this oath in the office of the secretary of state.(5) The term of office shall be three (3) years, except that of the members of the first licensing board. Three (3) shall be appointed for a term of one year, three (3) for a term of two (2) years, three (3) for a term of three (3) years. At least one member representing the general public, and one member representing a minority group, as defined by the federal Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, shall be appointed for the initial term of three (3) full years. Successors to these licensing board positions shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years each, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term of office. Upon expiration of the term of office, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. No person shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive three-year (3) terms.(6) The governor may remove any member of the licensing board for neglect of duty; malfeasance; conviction of a felony while in office; or for lack of attendance/participation in board meetings. No licensing board member shall participate in any matter before the licensing board in which pecuniary interest, personal bias, or other similar conflicts of interests is established.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 20, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 20, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 5-69-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-7 - Powers and duties of the licensing board.

§ 5-69-7. Powers and duties of the licensing board.(a) The organization, meeting, and management of the licensing board shall be established by regulations promulgated by the department of health.(b) In addition to duties set forth in this chapter, the licensing board shall:(1) Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants identified by the ICRC/AODA member board that all standards have been successfully completed for licensure under this chapter, and recommend to the director that a license shall be issued to each qualified, successful applicant, attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a "licensed chemical dependency professional" or a "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor";(2) Recommend that the director adopt rules and regulations that set ICRC/AODA professional practice standards for licensed chemical dependency professionals and licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisors;(3) Recommend modifications or amendments deemed necessary to effectuate its purpose;(4) Be responsible for making recommendations to the director concerning all disciplinary functions carried out regarding all licenses under this chapter;(5) Have any other powers required to carry out the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-69-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-69 - License Procedure for Chemical Dependency Professionals|Section 5-69-9 - Fees and renewal.

§ 5-69-9. Fees and renewal.The nonrefundable application fee for licensure shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54. Licenses shall be renewed every two (2) years on October first of even-numbered years upon payment of a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54; compliance with ICRC/AODA member board requirements; and compliance with any additional requirements that the licensing board may promulgate. The requirements may include the establishment of standards for continuing education.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 13; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 27.