Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 440 - Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Chapter 10 - General Administration, Registration, Licensing, and Filing Claims
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - General Rules and Regulations for Applications, Registration, Licensing, Claims, Violations, and Administrative Hearings
Section 440-RICR-10-00-1.7 - Applications for Registration/Licensure
Universal Citation: 440 RI Code of Rules 10 00 1.7
Current through December 26, 2024
Unless otherwise indicated in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 5-65, 5-65.1, 5-65.2, 5-65.3, 5-73, and/or Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this Subchapter, the following provisions shall apply to all persons subject to this Subchapter.
1.7.1 General Application
A. All persons
applying for registration/license by the Board shall submit an
application in a manner as prescribed by the Board, meet all
pre-registration/licensing requirements, and submit the applicable
fee, prior to obtaining registration/licensure.
B. The Board may reject an
incomplete application and return the application with an explanation
of the deficiencies.
C.
All applicants for a registration/license, whether for initial or
renewal, shall acknowledge the following "statement" by affixing
their signature to the application prior to the application being
considered by the Board.
1. "I
acknowledge, understand, and agree that if a complaint is filed
against me, I will attend and participate, in good faith, with any
attempts to resolve the complaint by the Board, including, but not
limited to informal resolutions, formal resolutions, and the
administrative hearing process. My failure to do so may result in the
imposition of fines against me and/or the suspension or revocation of
my registration/licensure.
1.7.2 Examination
A. As required, applicants shall
pass such examination as the Board deems necessary to test the
applicant's knowledge and skills prior to engaging in a discipline
regulated by the Board.
B. Examinations will be conducted
at least three times a year by an approved third-party testing
company. Testing locations, dates, times, and fees will be posted on
the Board's website.
C.
Upon successful completion of the examination, the applicant must
submit a copy of their exam certification to the Board with his/her
application.
D. If an
applicant does not successfully complete the examination, he/she may
retake the examination in accordance with the third-party testing
company's policies.
1.7.3 Effective Date/Term
A.
Registrations/licenses issued pursuant to this Subchapter are
effective upon issuance by the Board.
B. Registrations/licenses are valid
for two (2) years from the date issued.
1.7.4 Renewal and Reissuance of Registration/License
A. A
registration/license may be renewed by the same procedure provided
for an original registration/license, upon application, payment of
the fee, and any additional supplemental information the Board may
require.
B. Unless
ordered by the Board, written examinations and pre-education
requirements are not a required component of renewal.
C. A registration/license which has
been voluntarily and temporarily surrendered shall be reinstated at
no additional charge if reinstatement occurs within the
registration/license period and there are no outstanding claims
and/or violations pending. If there are outstanding claims or
violations pending, the claims and/or violations must be resolved
prior to reinstatement.
D. A registration/license which has
been revoked or suspended may be reissued or reinstated upon written
request to the Board and satisfaction of all other requirements as
ordered by the Board.
E.
The Board has the discretion to conditionally reissue or reinstate a
registration/license which has been revoked or suspended in a manner
not inconsistent with the general laws and provisions of this
Subchapter.
F. It is the
responsibility of the registrant/licensee to ensure that the
requirements for renewal, including timeliness, are met.
1.7.5 Lapsed Registration/License
A. A
registration/license is deemed to have lapsed when it has not been
renewed on/or before its expiration date. During this time, the
person shall not solicit, perform, or offer to perform contracting
services.
B. If a
registration/license becomes invalid or lapsed, any
registration/license card(s) and/or registration/license certificates
must be returned to the Board within five (5) business
days.
C. If a
registration/license lapses for more than six (6) months, the person
shall be required to meet the requirements for an original
registration, including application, examination, pre-educational
requirements, and payment of the fee, in addition to any back fees,
penalties, and any additional supplemental information the Board may
require.
D. Waiver of
Requirements Upon a Showing of Good Cause
1. The Board may consider granting
a waiver of the renewal requirements for lapsed licenses upon a
showing of good cause.
2.
The request shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the
waiver.
3. Good cause
includes, but is not limited to, illness, incapacitation, disability,
(which is supported by a medical documentation) or military
service.
1.7.6 Military Service Registration/License:
A.
Military Service Member
1. In
accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §
5-87-1,
applicants who are members of the military service and possess a
registration/license from another state may provide proof of
education, training, or service completed as a member of the Armed
Forces or Reserves of the United States, the National Guard of any
state, the Military Reserves of any state, or the Naval Militia of
any state and evidence of their out-of-state
registration/license.
2.
The Board will consider whether the education, training, and/or
service is substantially equivalent to the requirements of this
state. If so, the Board will attempt to expedite the issuance of the
appropriate registration/license to the applicant.
3. If the Board determines that the
education, training, and service are not substantially equivalent to
the requirements of this state, the Board may issue the service
member a temporary registration/license for a period of time
sufficient to allow the applicant to complete any specific
requirements to obtain registration/licensure in this
state.
B.
Military Service Member's Spouse:
1. In accordance with R.I. Gen.
Laws §
5-88-1,
the Board will expedite the issuance of registrations/licenses for
applicants:
a. Who are
registered/licensed in another state to perform contracting services
in a state other than Rhode Island;
b. Whose spouse is a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States;
c. Whose spouse is the subject of a
military transfer to Rhode Island; and
d. Who left employment to accompany
their spouse to Rhode Island, may apply to the Board for a
registration/license based on the out of state
registration/license.
2. If the Board determines that the
out of state registration/license is substantially equivalent to the
requirements of this state, the Board may issue the applicant a
registration/license.
3.
If the Board determines that the out of state registration/license is
not substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state, the
Board may issue the applicant a temporary registration/license for a
period of time sufficient to allow the applicant to complete any
specific requirements to obtain registration/licensure in this
state.
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