§ 40.1-24-5. Issuance of license — Transfer.
Upon receipt of an application for license, the department shall issue a license if the applicant meets the requirements established under this chapter. If all the requirements under this chapter are not met, the department may issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six (6) months if the issuance will not result in undue hazard to residents or clients. A license issued under this chapter shall be the property of the state and loaned to the licensee, and it shall be kept in an accessible place at all times on the licensed premises. Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons or governmental units named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the department.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 160, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 150, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.3-5; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 140.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-24 - Facilities and Programs
Section 40.1-24-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-24-3. - License requirement.
Section 40.1-24-4. - Application for license.
Section 40.1-24-5. - Issuance of license — Transfer.
Section 40.1-24-6. - Expiration and renewal of license.
Section 40.1-24-7. - Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 40.1-24-8. - Review of license action.
Section 40.1-24-9. - Rules, regulations, and standards.
Section 40.1-24-10. - Time allowed for compliance with new rules or standards.
Section 40.1-24-11. - Inspections and investigations — Alterations or new construction.
Section 40.1-24-12. - Confidentiality of information.
Section 40.1-24-13. - Annual report of activities.
Section 40.1-24-14. - Operation of unlicensed facility.
Section 40.1-24-15. - Injunction to restrain operation without license.
Section 40.1-24-16. - Institutions to which chapter inapplicable.
Section 40.1-24-17. - Power to enforce chapter.
Section 40.1-24-18. - Severability.
Section 40.1-24-19. - Aftercare programs.
Section 40.1-24-20. - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing — Facilities for drug users.
Section 40.1-24-21. - Competency evaluation and training programs for residential instructors.