(a)  The board is granted the authority to impose the following disciplinary actions in those instances in which an applicant for a license or a licensee has been guilty of conduct that has endangered, or is likely to endanger, the health, welfare, or safety of the public:

(1)  Refuse to issue or renew a license.

(2)  Issue a letter of reprimand or concern.

(3)  Require restitution of fees.

(4)  Impose probationary conditions.

(5)  Suspend or revoke a license.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-48-12

  • Board: means the state board of examiners of speech-language pathology and audiology. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-48-1
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, organization, or corporation, except that only individuals can be licensed under this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-48-1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(b)  Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 329, § 1.