§ 5-32-3. Certificates — Applications — Penalty for violations.
The division of professional regulation of the department of health shall issue certificates to practice electrolysis and laser hair removal, as defined in this chapter, to any persons who comply with the provisions of this chapter. Any person who desires to engage in that practice shall submit, in writing, in any form that is required by the board, an application for a certificate to engage in that practice. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. Any person, firm, corporation, or association violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200), or imprisoned for a period not to exceed three (3) months, or both the fine and imprisonment.
History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1315, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1949, ch. 2228, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-32-3; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 15; P.L. 1969, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 7; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 6; P.L. 2019, ch. 94, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 129, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-32 - Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal
Section 5-32-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-32-2. - Penalty for unlicensed practice.
Section 5-32-3. - Certificates — Applications — Penalty for violations.
Section 5-32-4. - Qualifications of applicants.
Section 5-32-6. - Examination of applicants — Expiration and renewal of certificates.
Section 5-32-7. - Certification of licensees from other states.
Section 5-32-9. - Fixed place of business — Sanitary regulation.
Section 5-32-10. - Advertising.
Section 5-32-12. - Appeals from division.
Section 5-32-13. - Annual renewal of certificates.
Section 5-32-14. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-32-16. - Physicians exempt from chapter.
Section 5-32-17. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-32-18. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-32-19. - Apprenticeship register.
Section 5-32-20. - Qualifications for teaching electrolysis.