§ 5-20-13. Functions of board of examiners.
The state board of plumbing examiners shall aid and cooperate with the director of the department of labor and training and the division of professional regulation:
(1) In preparing forms for application for examinations for license;
(2) In preparing subject matter, questions, and all necessary items for examination as provided in this chapter and in reviewing examinations to evaluate their effectiveness;
(3) In preparation of rules to govern examinations and hearings for revocation and reinstatement of licenses;
(4) In the performance of any other duties for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter that are prescribed by the director of the department of labor and training; and
(5) In the adoption and revision of any rules and regulations not inconsistent with the law that are necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1945, ch. 1661, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 5-20-13; P.L. 1978, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 54, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 115, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-20 - Plumbers, Irrigators, and Water System Installers
Section 5-20-1. - Short title.
Section 5-20-2. - “Plumbing” and “source of water” defined.
Section 5-20-3. - “Master plumber” defined.
Section 5-20-3.1. - “Master irrigator” defined.
Section 5-20-3.2. - “Master water-filtration/treatment-system installer” defined.
Section 5-20-3.3. - “Journeyperson water-filtration/treatment-system installer” defined.
Section 5-20-4. - “Journeyperson plumber” defined.
Section 5-20-4.1. - “Apprentice irrigator” defined.
Section 5-20-4.2. - “Apprentice water-filtration/treatment-system installer” defined.
Section 5-20-5. - “Apprentice plumber” defined.
Section 5-20-5.1. - “Journeyperson irrigator” defined.
Section 5-20-5.2. - “Commercial water-filtration/treatment-system work” defined.
Section 5-20-6. - Board of examiners — Composition — Appointment of members.
Section 5-20-8. - Practices for which master’s license required.
Section 5-20-9. - Acts for which journeyperson’s license required.
Section 5-20-10. - Work for which apprentice certificate required.
Section 5-20-11. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-20-12. - Corporations and firms engaging in business.
Section 5-20-12.1. - Issuance of contractor master license.
Section 5-20-13. - Functions of board of examiners.
Section 5-20-14. - Duties of director.
Section 5-20-15. - Applications for licenses.
Section 5-20-17. - Qualifications of journeyperson — Application fee.
Section 5-20-17.1. - Qualifications of journeyperson irrigator — Application fee.
Section 5-20-17.3. - Applicability.
Section 5-20-18. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-20-19. - Notice of change of address of licensee.
Section 5-20-20. - Conduct of examinations.
Section 5-20-21. - Issuance of license on examination — Notice to applicants.
Section 5-20-22. - Reexamination of applicants — Appeal to board.
Section 5-20-23. - Expiration and renewal of licenses — Penalties for violation of section.
Section 5-20-24. - License displayed in place of business — Advertising.
Section 5-20-25. - Registration of apprentices.
Section 5-20-26. - Municipal inspectors and installation permits.
Section 5-20-27. - Grounds for revocation of license.
Section 5-20-28. - Procedure for revocation of license.
Section 5-20-29. - Subpoena of witnesses.
Section 5-20-30. - Administration of oaths.
Section 5-20-31. - Recommendations of board — Order of director — Rehearing — Review.
Section 5-20-32. - Judicial review of proceedings.
Section 5-20-33. - Penalties for violations.
Section 5-20-33.1. - Enforcement.
Section 5-20-34. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 5-20-35. - Persons and acts exempt — Issuance of licenses in special cases.
Section 5-20-36. - Injunctions.
Section 5-20-38. - Individual sewage disposal system (ISDS) installers — Work permitted.
Section 5-20-39. - Transfer of duties to the department of labor and training.
Section 5-20-40. - Investigation and prosecution of violations.