Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses
Section 5-57-20. - Procedure for approval or denial of applications.

§ 5-57-20. Procedure for approval or denial of applications.
(a) The procedure of the licensing authority in approving or denying an application shall be as follows:
(1)(i) If the application is approved, the licensing authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the approval, and shall state that if bond is not received with the application, upon compliance with § 5-57-21, a license will be issued.
(ii) That notification shall state that the issued license shall expire in one year, unless renewed in accordance with §§ 5-57-22 and 5-57-23, and shall state the time within which application for renewal must be made;
(2) If the application of the alarm business is denied, the licensing authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, and shall state the grounds for denial and advise the applicant of his or her right to a hearing on the denial in accordance with the provisions established by the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42. If the grounds for denial are subject to correction by the applicant, the notice of denial shall state and the applicant shall be given reasonable time after receipt and acknowledgement of that notice, at the discretion of the licensing authority (or, upon application, a reasonable period of time), within which to make the required correction.
(b) If the application of the alarm business is denied, the applicant may schedule a hearing to be held before the licensing authority or an officer designated by the licensing authority in accordance with the provisions for that hearing as prescribed in the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 219, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses

Section 5-57-1. - Purpose.

Section 5-57-2. - Definitions.

Section 5-57-3. - Licensing authority — Creation.

Section 5-57-4 - — 5-57-8. [Repealed.]

Section 5-57-9. - Licensing authority — Staff.

Section 5-57-10. - Licensing authority — Seal.

Section 5-57-11. - Licensing authority — Rules and regulations.

Section 5-57-12. - Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.

Section 5-57-13. - [Repealed.]

Section 5-57-13.1. - Procedures for adoption of rules.

Section 5-57-14. - Alarm business license required — Licensing of electricians.

Section 5-57-15. - Contents of applications for licenses.

Section 5-57-16. - Experience or examination requirements.

Section 5-57-17. - Investigation of license applications.

Section 5-57-18. - Time limit for action on license applications.

Section 5-57-19. - Grounds for denial of applications.

Section 5-57-20. - Procedure for approval or denial of applications.

Section 5-57-21. - Surety bond.

Section 5-57-22. - Renewal of licenses.

Section 5-57-23. - Application, license, replacement, and renewal fees.

Section 5-57-24. - Transfer or assignment of licenses — Continuation of business upon owner’s death.

Section 5-57-25. - Grounds and procedure for revocation of licenses.

Section 5-57-26. - Form of license.

Section 5-57-27. - Posting of license certificates and notices of license revocation.

Section 5-57-28. - Change in status of licensee.

Section 5-57-29. - I.D. cards — Requirement — Application — Issuance or denial.

Section 5-57-30. - Investigation of I.D. card applications.

Section 5-57-31. - Time limitation on actions on I.D. card applications.

Section 5-57-32. - Request for hearing upon notice of denial of I.D. card application.

Section 5-57-33. - Grounds and procedure for suspension or revocation of I.D. cards.

Section 5-57-34. - Nontransferability of I.D. cards.

Section 5-57-35. - Renewal and replacement of I.D. cards — Notification of changes.

Section 5-57-36. - Expiration and renewal during suspension of use of an I.D. card.

Section 5-57-37. - Activities of I.D. cardholders after notice of suspension or revocation of I.D. card.

Section 5-57-38. - Local governmental regulations of alarm business or alarm agents.

Section 5-57-39. - Judicial review.

Section 5-57-40. - Reinstatement of a revoked license or I.D. card.

Section 5-57-41. - Penalties for violations.

Section 5-57-42. - Appropriations.