Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-3. License requirement
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No person or governmental unit, acting severally or jointly with any other person or governmental unit, shall establish, conduct, or maintain a facility or program as defined in this chapter in this state without a license under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 160, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 150, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.3-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-3
- Facility: means any community residence, day-treatment program, rehabilitation program, public or private, excluding hospitals or units within hospitals for persons with mental illness, addiction/substance abuse disorders or who are persons with developmental disabilities or cognitive disabilities such as brain injury providing program services that do not constitute medical or custodial care, but do offer rehabilitation, habilitation, psychological support, and social guidance. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1
- Person: means any individual, governmental unit, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association and the legal successor thereof. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1
- Program: means a planned service-delivery system structured to provide specific components that are responsive to the needs of those served. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1