Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-13.2-4. Registration and licensing of well drilling contractors and pump installers

(a) No person shall install a well or a pump within a water well unless registered or licensed with the proper authorities in accordance with this chapter, chapter 65 of title 5, and chapter 65.2 of title 5. Well drilling contractors are subject to the jurisdiction of the contractors' registration and licensing board including the registration procedures of the board authorized by chapter 65 of title 5 and in effect at the time of passage of this act.

(b) A municipality engaged in well drilling shall be exempt from the registration or license provisions of this chapter if the drilling is done by regular employees of, and with equipment owned by, the municipality, and the work is on wells intended for use by the municipality.

(c) This chapter shall not restrict a plumber or electrician from engaging in the trade for which he or she has been licensed.