§ 5-65-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Appurtenances” means any accessory improvement to real estate associated with a primary structure. (2) “Board” means the contractors’ registration and licensing board established pursuant to the provisions of § 5-65-14 or its designees. (3) “Claim” means that portion of a complaint that pertains to the complainant’s […]
§ 5-65-10. Grounds for discipline — Injunctions. (a) The board or office may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue, reinstate, or reissue a registration if the board or office determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing: (1) That the registrant or applicant has violated § 5-65-3 or any other provision of this chapter or […]
§ 5-65-11. Submission of complaints. (a) The board and office shall accept and consider complaints for purposes of determining whether registered contractors or other persons who are required to be registered have violated the provisions of this chapter or the regulations promulgated thereunder. This includes complaints that contain the following types of claims: (1) Claims […]
§ 5-65-12. Procedure for making a complaint against a contractor — Investigation by board — Disciplinary action. (a) Any person having a complaint against a contractor of the type referred to in § 5-65-11, may file with the board a statement of the complaint in a form and with any fee that the board prescribes. […]
§ 5-65-12.1. Alternate procedure for making claims against a contractor — Private right of action. (a) Any person having a claim against a contractor of the type referred to in § 5-65-11, may, in addition to any other common law action or administrative remedy, bring an action under the rules of civil procedure in the […]
§ 5-65-13. Nonlawyer may represent corporation before board. A corporation or limited liability company that is registered or required to be registered as a contractor under this chapter and that is a party in any proceeding before the board or office may appear or be represented in the proceeding by an officer of the corporation […]
§ 5-65-14. Contractors’ registration and licensing board — Members — Terms — Confirmation — Vacancies — Qualification. (a) The board shall consist of seventeen (17) members appointed by the governor, at least ten (10) of whom shall be registered contractors. Of the seventeen (17) members, two (2) shall be licensed roofers; one shall be a […]
§ 5-65-15. Officers — Quorum — Compensation and expenses. (a) The board shall select from among its members a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and any other officers for the terms and with the duties and powers necessary for the performance of their duties that the board determines. (b) A majority of the members of the […]
§ 5-65-15.1. Staff. (a) The office shall provide the board with appropriate staff, who shall perform their duties under the administrative supervision of the director of the department of business regulation or the director’s designee. (b) The board may delegate the powers, functions, and duties to the provided staff. History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 322, […]
§ 5-65-16. Powers and duties of the board — Investigatory powers of board — Use of city or county inspectors — Conduct of hearings. (a) The board may investigate the activities of any person engaged in the building and construction industry to determine compliance with this chapter. (b) The board may conduct investigations with the […]
§ 5-65-17. Rulemaking authority. The board shall promulgate rules and fines to carry out the provisions of this chapter in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 381, § 1.
§ 5-65-18. Mechanics’ lien notice. As applicable to and in accordance with § 5-65-1 et seq., all written contracts entered into between a contractor under this chapter and a property owner must contain a statement that the contractor, subcontractors, or materialpersons may file a lien in accordance with the Rhode Island mechanics’ lien law, chapter […]
§ 5-65-19. Penalty for operating without a registration — Failure to comply with a final order or decision — Repeat offenses. In addition to any other penalties provided under this chapter: (1) Any person who fails to register as a contractor as adjudged in a final order issued by the board, upon proper written notification, […]
§ 5-65-2. Exemptions from registration — Registered agent for service of process. (a) The following persons shall be exempt from registration under this chapter: (1) A person who is constructing, altering, improving, or repairing his or her own personal property. (2) A person who is constructing, altering, improving, or repairing a structure located within the […]
§ 5-65-20. Administrative hearings. (a) Contested cases, contested enforcement proceedings, and contested administrative fines shall be heard, in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42, and the administrative regulations promulgated by the board, by the hearings officer(s) assigned by the director of the department of business regulation or the director’s designee. […]
§ 5-65-21. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provisions of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without regard to the invalid provisions or application. […]
§ 5-65-22. Display of certificate of registration. All contractors subject to the provisions of this chapter must include their certificate of registration number on all advertising proposals, contracts, and invoices displayed in a conspicuous manner. History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 272, § 1.
§ 5-65-23. Registration required as part of bidding process. Whenever any bid is solicited by the state or any municipality or private party in the state of Rhode Island, the registration and/or license number of any bidder who is a contractor required to be registered and/or licensed under the laws of the state of Rhode […]
§ 5-65-24. Limited applicability of chapter to nonresidential contractors. (a) Notwithstanding anything set forth in this chapter to the contrary, the provisions of the following sections of this chapter shall not apply to any contractor who does not regularly, in the course of his or her or its business as a contractor, engage in construction […]
§ 5-65-25. Violations — Notice. The board shall provide, by way of the contractors’ registration and licensing board website, by request, or by any other means approved by the board, a posting of all final decisions and orders issued by the board. Provided, however, that all claims and violations adjudicated in favor of the contractor […]
