Section 23-96-2. – Penalties.
§ 23-96-2. Penalties. Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for a first offense and up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a second or subsequent offense. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 240, § 1, effective November 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, […]
Section 23-96-3. – Regulations.
§ 23-96-3. Regulations. The department of environmental management shall promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement and carry out the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 240, § 1, effective November 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 237, § 1, effective November 1, 2021.
Section 23-97-1. – Short title.
§ 23-97-1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 318, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 319, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Section 23-97-2. – Definitions.
§ 23-97-2. Definitions. (a) As used in this chapter: (1) “Assessment mechanism” means automated or virtual equipment, application, or technology designed to be used on a telephone, a computer, or an internet-accessible device that may be used either in person or remotely to conduct an eye assessment, and includes artificial intelligence devices and any equipment, […]
Section 23-97-3. – Assessment mechanisms.
§ 23-97-3. Assessment mechanisms. An assessment mechanism to conduct an eye assessment or to generate a prescription for contact lenses or visual aid glasses in Rhode Island shall: (1) Provide synchronous or asynchronous interaction between the patient and the provider; (2) Collect the patient’s medical history, previous prescription for corrective eyewear, and length of time […]
Section 23-95-4. – Discrimination prohibited.
§ 23-95-4. Discrimination prohibited. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all stages of the organ transplant process. (b) A covered entity shall not, solely on the basis of an individual’s disability: (1) Consider the individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; (2) Deny medical services or other services related […]
Section 23-95-5. – Enforcement.
§ 23-95-5. Enforcement. (a) Whenever it appears that a covered entity has violated or is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive and other equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance with this chapter. The action may be brought in […]
Section 23-95-6. – Insurance.
§ 23-95-6. Insurance. (a) As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Covered person” means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, member, or individual covered by a health benefit plan. (2) “Health benefit plan” means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered, or issued by a health […]
Section 23-95-7. – Severability.
§ 23-95-7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of the chapter but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part directly […]
Section 23-93-4. – Penalties for noncompliance.
§ 23-93-4. Penalties for noncompliance. (a) The department, after notice and opportunity for hearing to the applicant, is authorized to take corrective action in any case in which it finds that there has been failure by an applicant to comply with the requirements established under any approval granted pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, […]