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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-88 - Military Member and Spouse License Issuance › Section 5-88-7. - Public notice.

§ 5-88-7. Public notice.
An occupational licensing board shall prominently print the following on all license, certificate, or permit applications, and any communication denying a license, certificate, or permit, and on the board’s website: “Pursuant to § 5-88-1 et seq., upon application, this state may recognize occupational licenses, certificates, or permits obtained from other states for military members and their spouses who relocate to this state pursuant to military orders.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2023, ch. 398, § 3, effective August 30, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-88 - Military Member and Spouse License Issuance › Section 5-88-8. - Preemption.

§ 5-88-8. Preemption.
This chapter preempts rules, regulations, and ordinances of any city, town, municipality, and other subdivisions of the state which regulate occupational licenses, certificates, or permits.
History of Section.
P.L. 2023, ch. 398, § 3, effective August 30, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-1. - Purpose.

§ 5-89-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to support Rhode Island business entities in their global sustainability efforts by providing this enabling legislation that permits a Rhode Island entity to signal its commitment to global sustainability. This chapter does not purport to prescribe which sustainability standards an entity chooses to adopt. Thus, a Rhode Island entity is free to choose standards promulgated or developed by any entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-2. - Legislative findings.

§ 5-89-2. Legislative findings.
The legislature finds that:
(1)
The state of Rhode Island is committed to initiatives designed to support sustainability practices by providing a platform for manufacturers and businesses to demonstrate their corporate commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
(2)
The Rhode Island department of environmental management has a suite of voluntary green certification programs for the hospitality and tourism industry, landscapers, golf courses, and other industries.
(3)
In recognition of the increasing interest from investors, customers, and employees for greater transparency in sustainability practices, this legislation provides Rhode Island businesses a means to demonstrate to their customers, investors, and employees that they are committed to sustainability that embodies business practices and systems that are designed to foster innovation and long-term profits as well as environmental and societal benefits.
(4)
Rhode Island’s program shall be implemented by way of voluntary enabling legislation and applies only to those who seek to become certified as reporting entities. There is no single blueprint for best practices in sustainability among or within industries, and this legislation shall allow businesses to craft a sustainability blueprint that meets their specific needs, provided that the entity’s governing body approves its standards and assessment measures and that they are made publicly available.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-4. - Certificate of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.

§ 5-89-4. Certificate of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.
(a)
The secretary of state, in coordination with the director of the department of environmental management, shall issue a certificate of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards to any entity if the secretary of state shall have determined that the following conditions have been satisfied:
(1)
The entity shall have executed and acknowledged, and delivered to the secretary of state, a standards statement;
(2)
The entity shall have paid all fees and costs assessed by the secretary of state; and
(3)
The entity remains a reporting entity, and if the entity is registered or formed with the secretary of state, it is in good standing upon the records of the secretary of state.
(b)
Each reporting entity shall, for all purposes of the laws of this state, be authorized and permitted to disclose, publicly or privately, that it is a reporting entity.
(c)
The secretary of state is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this chapter and shall issue any such certificate required pursuant to this chapter and shall further be permitted to charge a reasonable fee for any certificates issued and/or renewed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-5. - Statement of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.

§ 5-89-5. Statement of adoption of transparency and sustainability standards.
If the governing body of an entity has adopted resolutions setting forth the entity’s standards and assessment measures, the entity may file a standards statement that:
(1)
Acknowledges that the governing body of the entity has adopted resolutions setting forth the entity’s standards and assessment measures;
(2)
Identifies an internet link on the principal website maintained by or on behalf of the entity at which the standards and assessment measures, the third-party criteria used to develop the standards, a description of the process by which the standards were identified, developed, and approved and any report filed or to be filed by the entity are and will be readily available at no cost and without the requirement of the provision of any information, and will remain available for so long as the entity remains a reporting entity (the “website”);
(3)
Acknowledges that the entity has agreed to acknowledge and deliver to the secretary of state, its most recent report concurrently with its annual report as specified in § 7-1.2-1501, § 7-6-90, or § 7-16-66;
(4)
Acknowledges that the entity has committed to:
(i)
Use the assessment measures to assess the entity’s performance in meeting its standards;
(ii)
Review and assess its standards and assessment measures from time to time, and make changes thereto as the governing body in good faith determines are necessary or advisable in furtherance of meeting the entity’s standards;
(iii)
Prepare and make readily available to the public at no cost and without the requirement of the provision of any information (by posting on the website at the identified internet link) a copy of its report within ninety (90) days of the end of each reporting period; and
(5)
Is acknowledged by an authorized person.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-6. - Reporting entity status — Renewal statement.

§ 5-89-6. Reporting entity status — Renewal statement.
(a)
A reporting entity shall become a nonreporting entity on January 1 of the following year if the reporting entity shall have failed to submit the renewal statement to the secretary of state in accordance with this chapter without the need for further action by the secretary of state. A reporting entity’s renewal statement shall:
(1)
Acknowledge that any changes since its most recent filing of a renewal statement or restoration statement, or, if no renewal statement or restoration statement has been filed, since the filing of its standards statement, to its address within the state or standards and assessment measures, and a description of the process by which the changes were identified, developed, and approved by the entity and the third-party criteria used to develop any changes to the standards are available on the website;
(2)
Acknowledge that, for the most recent reporting period for which a report was required to be made available, if any, a report was made available on the website in accordance with this chapter within the time period provided for in § 5-89-5(4)(iii);
(3)
Provide an internet link to the report for the most recent reporting period, if any, on the website; and
(4)
Be acknowledged by an authorized person.
(b)
No standards statement shall be accepted by the secretary of state for an entity if it has become a nonreporting entity pursuant to subsection (a) of this section within the prior year.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-7. - Restoration statement.

§ 5-89-7. Restoration statement.
(a)
If any reporting entity shall become a nonreporting entity for failure to file a renewal statement, it may file a restoration statement. The restoration statement shall:
(1)
Acknowledge that any changes since its most recent filing of a renewal statement or restoration statement, or, if no renewal statement or restoration statement has been filed, since the filing of its standards statement, to its address within the state or standards and assessment measures, and a description of the process by which the changes were identified, developed, and approved by the entity and the third-party criteria used to develop any changes to the standards are available on the website;
(2)
Acknowledge that a report for all the reporting periods ended more than ninety (90) days prior to filing the restoration statement have been made available on the website in accordance with this chapter;
(3)
Provide an internet link on the website to the report for the most recent reporting period and any other reporting period for which an internet link has not been previously provided in a renewal statement or restoration statement; and
(4)
Be acknowledged by an authorized person.
(b)
Any nonreporting entity that files a restoration statement shall thereupon automatically become a reporting entity, without the need for further action by the secretary of state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-8. - Limitation of liability.

§ 5-89-8. Limitation of liability.
Neither the failure by an entity to satisfy any of its standards, nor the selection of specific assessment measures, nor any other action taken by or on behalf of the entity pursuant to this chapter, or any omission to take any action required by this chapter to seek, obtain, or maintain status as a reporting entity, shall, in and of itself, create any right of action on the part of any person or entity or otherwise give rise to any claim for breach of any fiduciary or similar duty owed to any person or entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-9. - Fees.

§ 5-89-9. Fees.
No document required to be filed under this chapter shall be effective until the applicable fees required by this section are paid and upon the receipt of a statement under § 5-89-5, the fee for which shall be one hundred dollars ($100); or a renewal statement under § 5-89-6, the fee for which shall be ten dollars ($10.00); or a restoration statement under § 5-89-7, the fee for which shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), shall be paid to and collected by the secretary of state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-89 - Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act › Section 5-89-10. - Enabling.

§ 5-89-10. Enabling.
This act is enabling and applies only to those businesses that seek to become certified as a reporting entity and that comply with all applicable registration requirements. Reporting entities are enabled to craft whatever sustainability blueprint they require that meets their specific needs as there is no single blueprint for best practices in sustainability among or within industries.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 206, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-90 - Ryan’s Law › Section 5-90-1. - Authority to fine healthcare professionals and assess administrative costs.

§ 5-90-1. Authority to fine healthcare professionals and assess administrative costs.
(a)(1)
Any licensing board responsible for governing the professional conduct of individuals with the authority to prescribe controlled substances shall have the authority to assess a fine against a licensee who has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct and/or violating any provision of the general laws, any rule, any regulation, any order, any license, or any approval issued by the director.
(2)(i)
No such fine shall be assessed for the first charge or count against a licensee.
(ii)
Any fine assessed against a licensee for the second charge or count, regardless if the charge or count appears on the first complaint or a subsequent complaint, shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(iii)
Any fine assessed against a licensee for each charge or count subsequent to the second charge or count, regardless if the charge or count appears on the first complaint or a subsequent complaint, shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(b)
Any licensee who fails to pay an assessed fine within the time period prescribed by the relevant licensing board shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including revocation.
(c)
When an individual licensed by a board described in subsection (a):
(1)
Concurrently holds at least one other license issued by a regulatory entity subject to the jurisdiction of the department; and
(2)
Fails to comply with any provision of the general laws, any rule, any regulation, any order, any license, or any approval issued by the director, only one board may issue a fine for the licensed individual’s unprofessional conduct in connection therewith.
(d)
Prior to the assessment of a fine under this section, the department of health shall adopt rules and regulations providing guidance on the appropriate range of sanctions and the criteria to be considered when recommending specific sanctions or administrative monetary penalties to the director.
(e)
Any licensing board responsible for governing the professional conduct of individuals with the authority to prescribe controlled substances shall have the authority to assess against the individual the administrative costs of the proceedings instituted against the licensee under this chapter; provided that, this assessment shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), except for those individuals licensed under chapter 37 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 396, § 2, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 397, § 2, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-1. - Purpose. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-1. Purpose. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
In order to strengthen access to health care, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of health care, the member states of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards, provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients. The compact creates another pathway for licensure and does not otherwise change a state’s existing medical practice act. The compact also adopts the prevailing standard for licensure and affirms that the practice of medicine occurs where the patient is located at the time of the physician-patient encounter, and therefore, requires the physician to be under the jurisdiction of the state medical board where the patient is located. State medical boards that participate in the compact retain the jurisdiction to impose an adverse action against a license to practice medicine in that state issued to a physician through the procedures in the compact.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-3. - Eligibility. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-3. Eligibility. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
A physician must meet the eligibility requirements as defined in § 5-91-2 to receive an expedited license under the terms and provisions of the compact.
(b)
A physician who does not meet the requirements of § 5-91-2 may obtain a license to practice medicine in a member state if the individual complies with all laws and requirements, other than the compact, relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine in that state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-4. - Designation of state of principal license. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-4. Designation of state of principal license. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
A physician shall designate a member state as the state of principal license for purposes of registration for expedited licensure through the compact if the physician possesses a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in that state, and the state is:
(1)
The state of principal residence for the physician;
(2)
The state where at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the practice of medicine occurs; or
(3)
The location of the physician’s employer; or
(4)
If no state qualifies under subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3) of this section, the state designated as state of residence for purpose of federal income tax.
(b)
A physician may redesignate a member state as state of principal license at any time, as long as the state meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to facilitate redesignation of another member state as the state of principal license.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-6. - Fees for expedited licensure. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-6. Fees for expedited licensure. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
A member state issuing an expedited license authorizing the practice of medicine in that state may impose a fee for a license issued or renewed through the compact.
(b)
The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules regarding fees for expedited licenses.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-7. - Renewal and continued participation. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-7. Renewal and continued participation. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
A physician seeking to renew an expedited license granted in a member state shall complete a renewal process with the interstate commission if the physician:
(1)
Maintains a full and unrestricted license in a state of principal license;
(2)
Has not been convicted, received adjudication, deferred adjudication, community supervision, or deferred disposition for any offense by a court of appropriate jurisdiction;
(3)
Has not had a license authorizing the practice of medicine subject to discipline by a licensing agency in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, excluding any action related to non-payment of fees related to a license; and
(4)
Has not had a controlled substance license or permit suspended or revoked by a state or the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
(b)
Physicians shall comply with all continuing professional development or continuing medical education requirements for renewal of a license issued by a member state.
(c)
The interstate commission shall collect any renewal fees charged for the renewal of a license and distribute the fees to the applicable member board.
(d)
Upon receipt of any renewal fees collected in subsection (c) of this section, a member board shall renew the physician’s license.
(e)
Physician information collected by the interstate commission during the renewal process will be distributed to all member boards.
(f)
The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to address renewal of licenses obtained through the compact.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-8. - Coordinated information system. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-8. Coordinated information system. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The interstate commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed, or who have applied for licensure under § 5-91-5.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, member boards shall report to the interstate commission any public action or complaints against a licensed physician who has applied or received an expedited license through the compact.
(c)
Member boards shall report disciplinary or investigatory information determined as necessary and proper by rule of the interstate commission.
(d)
Member boards may report any non-public complaint, disciplinary, or investigatory information not required by subsection (c) of this section to the interstate commission.
(e)
Member boards shall share complaint or disciplinary information about a physician upon request of another member board.
(f)
All information provided to the interstate commission or distributed by member boards shall be confidential, filed under seal, and used only for investigatory or disciplinary matters.
(g)
The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by member boards.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-9. - Joint investigations. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-9. Joint investigations. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
Licensure and disciplinary records of physicians are deemed investigative.
(b)
In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective medical practice act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with other member boards in joint investigations of physicians licensed by the member boards.
(c)
A subpoena issued by a member state shall be enforceable in other member states.
(d)
Member boards may share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact.
(e)
Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes authorizing the practice of medicine in any other member state in which a physician holds a license to practice medicine.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-10. - Disciplinary actions. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-10. Disciplinary actions. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the medical practice act or regulations in that state.
(b)
If a license granted to a physician by the member board in the state of principal license is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then all licenses issued to the physician by member boards shall automatically be placed, without further action necessary by any member board, on the same status. If the member board in the state of principal license subsequently reinstates the physician’s license, a license issued to the physician by any other member board shall remain encumbered until that respective member board takes action to reinstate the license in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state.
(c)
If disciplinary action is taken against a physician by a member board not in the state of principal license, any other member board may deem the action conclusive as to matter of law and fact decided, and:
(1)
Impose the same or lesser sanction(s) against the physician as long as such sanctions are consistent with the medical practice act of that state; or
(2)
Pursue separate disciplinary action against the physician under its respective medical practice act, regardless of the action taken in other member states.
(d)
If a license granted to a physician by a member board is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then any license(s) issued to the physician by any other member board(s) shall be suspended, automatically and immediately without further action necessary by the other member board(s), for ninety (90) days upon entry of the order by the disciplining board, to permit the member board(s) to investigate the basis for the action under the medical practice act of that state. A member board may terminate the automatic suspension of the license it issued prior to the completion of the ninety (90) day suspension period in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-13. - Finance powers. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-13. Finance powers. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The interstate commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff. The total assessment must be sufficient to cover the annual budget approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.
(b)
The interstate commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same.
(c)
The interstate commission shall not pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by, and with the authority of, the member state.
(d)
The interstate commission shall be subject to a yearly financial audit conducted by a certified or licensed accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in the annual report of the interstate commission.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-15. - Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-15. Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purpose of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.
(b)
Rules deemed appropriate for the operations of the interstate commission shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that substantially conforms to the “Model State Administrative Procedure Act” of 2010, and subsequent amendments thereto.
(c)
Not later than thirty (30) days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, provided that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-16. - Oversight of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-16. Oversight of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce the compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact’s purposes and intent. The provisions of the compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law but shall not override existing state authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
(b)
All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of the compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the interstate commission.
(c)
The interstate commission shall be entitled to receive all services of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the interstate commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the interstate commission, the compact, or promulgated rules.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-17. - Enforcement of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-17. Enforcement of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.
(b)
The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney’s fees.
(c)
The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or regulation of a profession.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-18. - Default procedures. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-18. Default procedures. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the compact, or the rules and bylaws of the interstate commission promulgated under the compact.
(b)
If the interstate commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the compact, or the bylaws or promulgated rules, the interstate commission shall:
(1)
Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states, of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default, and any action taken by the interstate commission. The interstate commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default; and
(2)
Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.
(c)
If the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state shall be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by the compact shall terminate on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default.
(d)
Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to terminate shall be given by the interstate commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, and each of the member states.
(e)
The interstate commission shall establish rules and procedures to address licenses and physicians that are materially impacted by the termination of a member state, or the withdrawal of a member state.
(f)
The member state which has been terminated is responsible for all dues, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination including obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination.
(g)
The interstate commission shall not bear any costs relating to any state that has been found to be in default or which has been terminated from the compact, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting state.
(h)
The defaulting state may appeal the action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney’s fees.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-19. - Dispute resolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-19. Dispute resolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member states or member boards.
(b)
The interstate commission shall promulgate rules providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution as appropriate.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-20. - Member states — Effective date — Amendment. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-20. Member states — Effective date — Amendment. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
Any state is eligible to become a member of the compact.
(b)
The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven (7) states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state.
(c)
The governors of non-member states, or their designees, shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a non-voting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.
(d)
The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-21. - Withdrawal. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-21. Withdrawal. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law.
(b)
Withdrawal from the compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the governor of each other member state.
(c)
The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the interstate commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing the compact in the withdrawing state.
(d)
The interstate commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing state’s intent to withdraw within sixty (60) days of its receipt of notice provided under subsection (c) of this section.
(e)
The withdrawing state is responsible for all dues, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(f)
Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate commission.
(g)
The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to address the impact of the withdrawal of a member state on licenses granted in other member states to physicians who designated the withdrawing member state as the state of principal license.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-22. - Dissolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-22. Dissolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership of the compact to one member state.
(b)
Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded, and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-23. - Severability and construction. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-23. Severability and construction. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
The provisions of the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.
(b)
The provisions of the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
(c)
Nothing in the compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the member states are members.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-24. - Binding effect of compact and other laws. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-24. Binding effect of compact and other laws. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a)
Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact.
(b)
All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
(c)
All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states.
(d)
All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
(e)
In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.] › Section 5-91-25. - Sunset of chapter. [Expires July 1, 2025.]

§ 5-91-25. Sunset of chapter. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
This chapter 91 of title 5 shall sunset and expire on July 1, 2025.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-92 - Genetic Counselors Licensing Act › Section 5-92-1. - Short title.

§ 5-92-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors Licensing Act”.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-92 - Genetic Counselors Licensing Act › Section 5-92-2. - Statement of policy.

§ 5-92-2. Statement of policy.
The state of Rhode Island has an interest in regulating the practice of genetic counseling and in licensing genetic counselors in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-92 - Genetic Counselors Licensing Act › Section 5-92-3. - Definitions.

§ 5-92-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words, shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
(1)
“ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors or its successor agency.
(2)
“ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, MD and DO geneticists and Ph.D. geneticists or its successor agency.
(3)
“ACGC” means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), an accreditation board for genetic counselor training programs or its successor agency.
(4)
“Department” means the department of health.
(5)
“Licensed genetic counselor” means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of genetic counseling.
(6)
“Person” means an individual and does not mean an association of individuals or a legal entity.
(7)
“Practice of genetic counseling” means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals that may include:
(i)
Obtaining and evaluating individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases in a patient, the patient’s offspring, and other family members;
(ii)
Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases;
(iii)
Identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests as appropriate for the genetic assessment;
(iv)
Integrating genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic/medical conditions and diseases;
(v)
Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;
(vi)
Evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;
(vii)
Identifying and utilizing community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy;
(viii)
Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and healthcare professionals; and
(ix)
When necessary, referring patients to a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
(8)
“Provisional licensed genetic counselor” means a person with a provisional license issued under § 5-92-7.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 5 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 5-92 - Genetic Counselors Licensing Act › Section 5-92-4. - Genetic counselor license required.

§ 5-92-4. Genetic counselor license required.
Effective July 1, 2023, a license shall be required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. No person shall hold themselves out as a genetic counselor unless they are licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No person who is not so licensed may use in connection with their name or place of business the title genetic counselor, licensed genetic counselor, gene counselor, genetic consultant, genetic associate, or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that a person holds a genetic counselor license unless the person holds a genetic counselor license.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.