§ 5-37-4 - Refusal of licensure.

SECTION 5-37-4

   § 5-37-4  Refusal of licensure. – (a) The director at the direction of the board shall, after notice and hearing,in accordance with the procedures established in §§ 5-37-5.2 –5-37-6.2, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter toany physician and/or applicant:

   (1) Who is not of good moral character;

   (2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensureprescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/orregulations promulgated by the director;

   (3) Who has violated any laws involving moral turpitude oraffecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or

   (4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conductwhich, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct asdefined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section.

   (b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision orruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.