§ 5-5-7. Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings.
The local licensing authority, in approving or denying an application for a license or renewal of a license, shall proceed as follows:
(1) If the application is approved, the local licensing authority shall issue a license in the form provided in this chapter;
(2) If the application is denied, the local licensing authority shall notify the applicant or licensee, in writing, of the denial and state the reasons for the authority’s action;
(3) Within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of notice, the applicant or licensee may request a hearing in writing;
(4) If a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the local licensing authority shall set a date for a hearing and notify the parties of the time and place of the hearing;
(5) All hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 479, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-5 - Private Detective Act
Section 5-5-3. - License qualifications.
Section 5-5-4. - License application.
Section 5-5-5. - Investigation and action on application.
Section 5-5-6. - Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license.
Section 5-5-7. - Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings.
Section 5-5-8. - Renewal of licenses.
Section 5-5-9. - Registration and license fees.
Section 5-5-10. - Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses.
Section 5-5-11. - Surrender of license.
Section 5-5-12. - Change in status of licensee.
Section 5-5-13. - Uniform and equipment.
Section 5-5-14. - Bonding requirements.
Section 5-5-15. - Prohibited activities.
Section 5-5-16. - Identification cards.
Section 5-5-17. - Licensee business procedures.
Section 5-5-18. - Judicial review.