# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-7: Expiration and renewal of license

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-7
- **Heading:** Expiration and renewal of 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 23-17-7

## Text

A license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire by limitation on the thirty-first (31st) day of December following its issuance and may be renewed from year to year. In the case of facilities that have not maintained federal certification, the license may be renewed after inspection, report, approval, and collection of fees by the licensing agency. The inspection shall be made any time prior to the date of expiration of the license. For those facilities that have maintained federal certification, no inspection shall be required. The report shall contain information in the form that the licensing agency shall prescribe by regulation.

## 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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