Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-37-4. Refusal of licensure

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The director at the direction of the board shall, after notice and hearing, in accordance with the procedures established in §§ 5-37-5.2-- 5-37-6.2, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter to any physician and/or applicant:

(1) Who is not of good moral character;

(2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensure prescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/or regulations promulgated by the director;

(3) Who has violated any laws affecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or

(4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section.

(b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-37-4. Refusal of licensure - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-5-businesses-and-professions/ri-gen-laws-sect-5-37-4/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard