R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-5-6
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§ 5-5-6. Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal of license.
Official statutory text
The local licensing authority shall deny the application for or renewal of license if it finds that the applicant:
(1) Has violated any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter; or
(2) In the case of the applicant, commits any act that would disqualify him or her under § 5-5-10 or where the applicant has failed to meet the qualifications of this chapter;
(3) Practices fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;
(4) Makes a material misstatement in the application for or renewal of a license; or
(5) Demonstrates incompetence or untrustworthiness in actions affecting the conduct of the business required to be licensed under this chapter.
(1) Has violated any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter; or
(2) In the case of the applicant, commits any act that would disqualify him or her under § 5-5-10 or where the applicant has failed to meet the qualifications of this chapter;
(3) Practices fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;
(4) Makes a material misstatement in the application for or renewal of a license; or
(5) Demonstrates incompetence or untrustworthiness in actions affecting the conduct of the business required to be licensed under this chapter.
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