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(a) The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Issue and renew licenses to home inspectors and associate home inspectors pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(3) Suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a home inspector;
(4) Sanction or administer qualifying examinations for home inspector and associate home inspector applicants, and establish competency requirements;
(5) Establish standards for the continuing education of home inspectors;
(6) Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for licensed home inspectors and associate home inspectors;
(7) Prescribe or change the charges for examinations and other services performed;
(8) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42, necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; and
(9) Hear contested claims or cases; contested enforcement proceedings; and contested administrative fines in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and, the administrative regulations promulgated by the board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-65.1-3. Board--Powers of and duties - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-5-businesses-and-professions/ri-gen-laws-sect-5-65-1-3/
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