R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-8-9
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§ 5-8-9. Records and reports.
Official statutory text
(a) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration, which the record shall show:
(1) The name, age, and last known address of each applicant;
(2) The date of application;
(3) The place of business of the applicant;
(4) His or her education, experience, and other qualifications;
(5) Type of examination required;
(6) Whether or not the applicant was rejected;
(7) Whether or not a certificate of registration was granted;
(8) The date of the action of the board; and
(9) Any other information that is deemed necessary by the board.
(b) The record of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the division, and a transcript of the record, certified by the board under seal, is admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced.
(1) The name, age, and last known address of each applicant;
(2) The date of application;
(3) The place of business of the applicant;
(4) His or her education, experience, and other qualifications;
(5) Type of examination required;
(6) Whether or not the applicant was rejected;
(7) Whether or not a certificate of registration was granted;
(8) The date of the action of the board; and
(9) Any other information that is deemed necessary by the board.
(b) The record of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the division, and a transcript of the record, certified by the board under seal, is admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced.
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