R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-4
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§ 5-37-4. Refusal of licensure.
Official statutory text
(a) The director at the direction of the board shall, after notice and hearing, in accordance with the procedures established in §§ 5-37-5.2 5-37-6.2, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter to any physician and/or applicant:
(1) Who is not of good moral character;
(2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensure prescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/or regulations promulgated by the director;
(3) Who has violated any laws affecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or
(4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section.
(b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.
(1) Who is not of good moral character;
(2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensure prescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/or regulations promulgated by the director;
(3) Who has violated any laws affecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or
(4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section.
(b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.
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