R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-88-2
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§ 5-88-2. Disqualification for license issuance.
Official statutory text
The provisions of § 5-88-1 shall not apply unless all the following apply:
(1) The board in the other state holds the person in good standing;
(2) The person does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board in accordance with § 28-5.1-14;
(3) No board in any other state has revoked the persons occupational license, certificate, or permit as a result of negligence or intentional misconduct;
(4) The person did not surrender an occupational license, certificate, or permit because of negligence or intentional misconduct;
(5) The person does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation currently pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; and
(6) The person pays all applicable fees in this state.
(1) The board in the other state holds the person in good standing;
(2) The person does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board in accordance with § 28-5.1-14;
(3) No board in any other state has revoked the persons occupational license, certificate, or permit as a result of negligence or intentional misconduct;
(4) The person did not surrender an occupational license, certificate, or permit because of negligence or intentional misconduct;
(5) The person does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation currently pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; and
(6) The person pays all applicable fees in this state.
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