Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors
Section 5-65.3-1. - Purpose.

§ 5-65.3-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions, qualifications, and procedures for licensing underground utility contractors engaged in the laying or repairing of underground utilities.
History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors

Section 5-65.3-1. - Purpose.

Section 5-65.3-2. - Definitions.

Section 5-65.3-3. - License required.

Section 5-65.3-4. - Conditions for obtaining an underground utility contractor’s license.

Section 5-65.3-5. - Expiration and renewal of licenses.

Section 5-65.3-6. - Duties of the contractors’ registration and licensing board.

Section 5-65.3-7. - Licensing of underground utility contractors granted without examination.

Section 5-65.3-8. - Responsibilities, performance and conduct.

Section 5-65.3-9. - Insurance required of underground utility contractors.

Section 5-65.3-10. - Bond requirement.

Section 5-65.3-11. - License not transferable or assignable.

Section 5-65.3-12. - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.

Section 5-65.3-13. - Procedure for revocation of license.

Section 5-65.3-14. - Subpoena of witness.

Section 5-65.3-15. - Administration of oaths.

Section 5-65.3-16. - Recommendations of board — Order — Rehearing — Review.

Section 5-65.3-17. - Penalties for violations.

Section 5-65.3-18. - Enforcement.

Section 5-65.3-19. - Prosecution of violations and penalties.

Section 5-65.3-20. - Injunctions.

Section 5-65.3-21. - Investigation and prosecution of violations.

Section 5-65.3-22. - Judicial review of proceedings.

Section 5-65.3-23. - Licensing authority.

Section 5-65.3-24. - Municipal inspectors and installation permits.

Section 5-65.3-25. - Severability.