# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5: Application for license

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5
- **Heading:** Application for license
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-17 / Section 23-17-5

## Text

An application for a license shall be made to the licensing agency upon forms provided by it and shall contain any information that the licensing agency reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with reasonable standards, rules, and regulations that are lawfully prescribed under this chapter. Each application shall be accompanied by payment of the fees prescribed in accordance with § 23-17-38.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-1 § 23-17-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-2 § 23-17-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-3 § 23-17-3. Purpose of provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-4 § 23-17-4. License required for healthcare facility operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-4.1 § 23-17-4.1. Rules and regulations for school-based health centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5 § 23-17-5. Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5.1 § 23-17-5.1. Additional information required of nursing facility applicants for initial licensure or change of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5.2 § 23-17-5.2. Additional information required for license renewal of all nursing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-6 § 23-17-6. Issuance of license €” Posting €” Transfer €” Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-7 § 23-17-7. Expiration and renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-8 § 23-17-8. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-8.1 § 23-17-8.1. Curtailment of activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-9 § 23-17-9. Judicial review of license action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-10 § 23-17-10. Regulations, inspections, and investigations €” Certain hospitals required to provide on-premises coverage by physician €” Uniform reports €” Data systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-10.md)

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