Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-10 - Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmeticians, Manicurists and Estheticians
Section 5-10-32. - Enforcement of chapter.

§ 5-10-32. Enforcement of chapter.
The division is specifically charged with the enforcement of this chapter; shall investigate all complaints for violations of the provisions of this chapter; shall hold a hearing upon any complaint for any violation of the chapter within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint; and render a decision, in writing, within ten (10) days from the close of the hearing. If the division finds that any of the provisions of this chapter have been violated, it shall immediately institute any criminal prosecution that the violation warrants.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 110; G.L. 1938, ch. 263, §§ 12, 16; P.L. 1942, ch. 1229, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-10-32; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 53, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 378, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-10 - Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmeticians, Manicurists and Estheticians

Section 5-10-1. - Definitions.

Section 5-10-2. - Creation of division of professional regulation and board of barbering and hairdressing — Powers and duties.

Section 5-10-3. - Board of barbering and hairdressing — Appointments — Organization — Removal of members.

Section 5-10-4. - Board of barbering and hairdressing — Compensation of members.

Section 5-10-5. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-6. - Meetings of board — Time and notice of examinations.

Section 5-10-7. - License required for practice.

Section 5-10-8. - Issuance of licenses — Qualifications of applicants.

Section 5-10-9. - Classes of licenses.

Section 5-10-9.1. - License portability.

Section 5-10-10. - Application form — Fee — Expiration and renewal of licenses — Fees.

Section 5-10-11. - Persons licensed in other states.

Section 5-10-12. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-13. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-14. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-15. - Licensing of shops.

Section 5-10-16. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-17, 5-10-18. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-19. - Application forms.

Section 5-10-20. - Electrolysis not permitted by license.

Section 5-10-21. - Advertising.

Section 5-10-22. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-23. - Fixed place of business.

Section 5-10-24. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-25. - Inspection powers of the division — Denial of access.

Section 5-10-26. - Revocation or suspension of license, permit, or certificate.

Section 5-10-27. - Reinstatement after revocation or suspension.

Section 5-10-28. - Appeals.

Section 5-10-29. - Persons exempt from chapter.

Section 5-10-30. - Penalty for violations.

Section 5-10-31. - Prosecution of violations.

Section 5-10-32. - Enforcement of chapter.

Section 5-10-33. - Payment of fees.

Section 5-10-34. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-35. - Severability.

Section 5-10-36. - Receipts.

Section 5-10-37, 5-10-38. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-10-39. - Demonstrator’s permit.