Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-56.1-8. Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses--Censure

(a) The licensing authority may deny, suspend, or revoke a designer's license if the person or licensed designer fails to comply with the requirements prescribed in this chapter or any regulation promulgated under this chapter or where the person or licensed designer:

(b) An action to suspend or revoke a designer's license pursuant to subsection (a) may not be taken until after the licensed designer has an opportunity to have a hearing before the licensing authority. This hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days of written notice of intent to suspend or revoke the license.

(c) The licensing authority shall appoint a review panel consisting of five (5) members, at least three (3) of whom shall be licensed designers not employed by the licensing authority, for the purpose of reviewing and hearing disciplinary actions contemplated under subsection (b). The review board shall make recommendations to the licensing authority to suspend or revoke licenses. All final decisions shall be made by the licensing authority.

(d) Any person aggrieved by the denial of an application for a license pursuant to § 5-56.1-4, or a denial, suspension, or revocation of a license pursuant to this section, may request a formal hearing pursuant to § 42-17.1-2(21) that shall be granted, if requested, in writing by the aggrieved applicant or licensee within ten (10) days of the denial, suspension, or revocation.

(e) The licensing authority may publicly censure any licensed designer whose license was suspended or revoked.