Rhode Island General Laws > Title 23 > Chapter 23-17 > § 23-17-1 Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-1. Short title Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions This chapter may be cited as the “Health Care Facility Licensing Act of Rhode Island”. History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 259, § 1, P.L. 1949, ch. 2387, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-16-1; P.L. 1972, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 269, § 5; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-17-1. Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights. Previous sectionNext section Chapter 23-17 Contents