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Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-40-17. Penalties for violations

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person, firm, corporation, or association to:

(1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant unless licensed under the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked; or

(3) Violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

(b) All misdemeanors shall be punishable by a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) for the first offense. Each subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.

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