R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-57-11
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§ 5-57-11. Licensing authority Rules and regulations.
Official statutory text
The authority to promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonable, proper, and necessary to carry out the functions of the licensing authority; to enforce the provisions of this chapter; and to establish procedures for the preparation and processing of examinations, applications, license certificates, I.D. cards, renewals, appeals, hearings, and rulemaking proceedings shall be vested in the licensing authority.
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