Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists
Section 5-40-22. - Construction of references.

§ 5-40-22. Construction of references.
Whenever in chapter 40 of this title, entitled “Physical Therapists,” the words “division of professional regulation” or “administrator of professional regulation” shall appear, the same shall be deemed to refer to and mean the “department of health.”
History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 133, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 152, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists

Section 5-40-1. - Definitions.

Section 5-40-2. - Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.

Section 5-40-3. - Board of physical therapy — Composition — Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members.

Section 5-40-4. - Board of physical therapy — Organization and meetings.

Section 5-40-5. - Board of physical therapy — General powers.

Section 5-40-6. - Qualification of physical therapists.

Section 5-40-6.1. - Qualifications of physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-7. - Licensing of physical therapists.

Section 5-40-7.1. - Licensing of physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-8. - Application fee for physical therapists.

Section 5-40-8.1. - Application fee for physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-9. - Right of use of the title of physical therapist.

Section 5-40-10. - Continuing education requirements and expiration and renewal of licenses.

Section 5-40-11. - Register of physical therapists — Records — Issuance of licenses.

Section 5-40-12. - Receipts.

Section 5-40-13. - Grounds for discipline of licensees.

Section 5-40-14. - Procedure for discipline of physical therapist.

Section 5-40-15. - Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

Section 5-40-16. - Appeals from board, administrator, or director.

Section 5-40-17. - Penalties for violations.

Section 5-40-18. - Injunction of violations.

Section 5-40-19. - Applicability to osteopaths and chiropractors.

Section 5-40-20. - Enforcement of chapter.

Section 5-40-21. - Severability.

Section 5-40-22. - Construction of references.

Section 5-40-23. - Ordering diagnostic imaging — Sunset.

Section 5-40-24. - Physical therapy in a school setting.