Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-32-3. Certificates--Applications--Penalty for violations

The division of professional regulation of the department of health shall issue certificates to practice electrolysis and laser hair removal, as defined in this chapter, to any persons who comply with the provisions of this chapter. Any person who desires to engage in that practice shall submit, in writing, in any form that is required by the board, an application for a certificate to engage in that practice. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. Any person, firm, corporation, or association violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200), or imprisoned for a period not to exceed three (3) months, or both the fine and imprisonment.