§ 5-5.1-3. Powers and duties of the attorney general.
The attorney general, or his or her designee, shall have general responsibility and authority for the implementation of this chapter, as subsequently provided, including, without limiting the responsibility and authority:
(1) To process all applications for any license provided under this chapter;
(2) To investigate the qualifications of each applicant before any license is issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and to obtain a criminal background check on any applicants from the division of criminal identification within the department of the attorney general;
(3) To hear and decide all license applications, which includes the power to grant or deny the application and revoke or suspend the license;
(4) To promulgate any rules and regulations that in his or her judgment are necessary to fulfill the policies of this chapter;
(5) To investigate violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter; and
(6) To collect all license and registration fees imposed by law and forward the fees immediately to the general treasurer.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 112, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-5.1 - Private Security Guard Businesses
Section 5-5.1-1. - Short title.
Section 5-5.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-5.1-3. - Powers and duties of the attorney general.
Section 5-5.1-4. - Regulations.
Section 5-5.1-5. - Subpoenas, oaths, and contempt.
Section 5-5.1-6. - Inspections — Audits.
Section 5-5.1-7. - License to conduct business — Violation.
Section 5-5.1-8. - License qualifications.
Section 5-5.1-9. - Investigation and action on application.
Section 5-5.1-10. - Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license.
Section 5-5.1-11. - Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings.
Section 5-5.1-12. - Renewal of licenses.
Section 5-5.1-13. - Registration and license fees.
Section 5-5.1-14. - Nontransferability of license.
Section 5-5.1-15. - Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses.
Section 5-5.1-16. - Surrender of license.
Section 5-5.1-17. - Change in status of licensee.
Section 5-5.1-18. - Registration.
Section 5-5.1-19. - Uniform and equipment.
Section 5-5.1-20. - Identification cards.
Section 5-5.1-21. - Licensee business procedures.
Section 5-5.1-22. - Insurance requirements.