Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-10-2. Creation of division of professional regulation and board of barbering and hairdressing--Powers and duties

(1) Approve all written and practical examinations;

(2) Issue all licenses and permits subsequently provided for in this chapter;

(3) Serve as the sole inspector of sanitation of all establishments licensed under this chapter;

(4) Make any rules and regulations that the division deems necessary or expedient, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and not contrary to law, for the conduct of the business of barbering and hairdressing and cosmetic therapy or esthetics and manicuring, for the use of appliances, apparatus, and electrical equipment and machines and the establishment of sanitary requirements in all establishments and of all persons licensed under the provisions of this chapter;

(5) Keep a register of all persons and places of business licensed under this chapter;

(6) Keep complete records of all persons and establishments licensed under this chapter;

(7) Summon witnesses and administer oaths; and

(8) Do all things and perform all acts necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.