§ 5-65.3-9. Insurance required of underground utility contractors.
(a) Throughout the period of licensure, the contractor shall have in effect public liability and property damage insurance covering the work of that contractor that shall be subject to this chapter in not less than the following amount: one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit, bodily injury, and property damage.
(b) In addition, all contractors shall be in compliance with workers’ compensation insurance as required under chapter 29 of title 28. Failure to maintain insurance shall not preclude claims from being filed against a contractor.
(c) The contractor shall provide satisfactory evidence to the board at the time of license and renewal that the insurance required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section has been procured and is in effect. Failure to maintain insurance shall invalidate registration and may result in a fine to the licensee.
History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors
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.