Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-27 - Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Section 40.1-27-1. - Definitions. - § 40.1-27-1. Definitions. (a) “Abuse” means: (1) Any assault as...

Section 40.1-27-2. - Duty to report. - § 40.1-27-2. Duty to report. (a) Any person within the...

Section 40.1-27-3. - Duties of the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. - § 40.1-27-3. Duties of the director of the department of...

Section 40.1-27-4. - Penalty — Failure to report. - § 40.1-27-4. Penalty — Failure to report. (a) Any person...

Section 40.1-27-5. - Physician’s report of examination — Duty of program. - § 40.1-27-5. Physician’s report of examination — Duty of program....

Section 40.1-27-6. - Immunity from liability. - § 40.1-27-6. Immunity from liability. Any person who, in good...

Section 40.1-27-7. - Non-retaliation or discrimination. - § 40.1-27-7. Non-retaliation or discrimination. A program that discharges, discriminates,...

Section 40.1-27-8. - Abrogation of privilege. - § 40.1-27-8. Abrogation of privilege. Any privilege established by chapter...

Section 40.1-27-9. - Notice — Posting provisions. - § 40.1-27-9. Notice — Posting provisions. A notice of the...

Section 40.1-27-10. - Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect. - § 40.1-27-10. Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect. (a)...