Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-5 - Private Detective Act

Section 5-5-1. - Short title. - § 5-5-1. Short title. This chapter may be cited as...

Section 5-5-2. - Definitions. - § 5-5-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Applicant”...

Section 5-5-3. - License qualifications. - § 5-5-3. License qualifications. In order to be eligible for...

Section 5-5-4. - License application. - § 5-5-4. License application. Any person engaged as a private...

Section 5-5-5. - Investigation and action on application. - § 5-5-5. Investigation and action on application. After an examination...

Section 5-5-6. - Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license. - § 5-5-6. Grounds for denial of application for license or...

Section 5-5-7. - Procedure for approval or denial of application — Hearings. - § 5-5-7. Procedure for approval or denial of application —...

Section 5-5-8. - Renewal of licenses. - § 5-5-8. Renewal of licenses. Each license shall expire one...

Section 5-5-9. - Registration and license fees. - § 5-5-9. Registration and license fees. (a) The registration and...

Section 5-5-10. - Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses. - § 5-5-10. Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses. (a)...

Section 5-5-11. - Surrender of license. - § 5-5-11. Surrender of license. Each license shall be surrendered...

Section 5-5-12. - Change in status of licensee. - § 5-5-12. Change in status of licensee. The licensee shall...

Section 5-5-13. - Uniform and equipment. - § 5-5-13. Uniform and equipment. (a) No individual licensed by,...

Section 5-5-14. - Bonding requirements. - § 5-5-14. Bonding requirements. Any licensee or private detective shall...

Section 5-5-15. - Prohibited activities. - § 5-5-15. Prohibited activities. It is unlawful for any person...

Section 5-5-16. - Identification cards. - § 5-5-16. Identification cards. The local licensing authority shall prescribe...

Section 5-5-17. - Licensee business procedures. - § 5-5-17. Licensee business procedures. Any licensee shall, on notice...

Section 5-5-18. - Judicial review. - § 5-5-18. Judicial review. (a) Any person aggrieved by a...

Section 5-5-19. - Obligation to report criminal violations. - § 5-5-19. Obligation to report criminal violations. All felonies that...

Section 5-5-20. - Exemptions. - § 5-5-20. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter includes the...

Section 5-5-21. - Engaging in business without a license. - § 5-5-21. Engaging in business without a license. Whoever without...