# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-8: Suspension and revocation of license

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-8
- **Heading:** Suspension and revocation 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 23-22 / Section 23-22-8

## Text

Whenever the department of health shall have reason to believe that any swimming pool, licensed as provided in § 23-22-7, is being maintained in violation of the rules and regulations of the department, or whenever the department has reason to believe that the condition and method of maintenance of any such swimming pool will be detrimental to the health and safety of its users, the department may, pending an investigation and hearing, suspend for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days any license issued under authority of this chapter and the department may, after due notice and hearing, revoke any license if it finds that the swimming pool is being maintained in violation of the rules and regulations of the department, or if the department shall be satisfied that the condition and method of maintenance of the pool will be detrimental to the health and safety of its users. The holder of a license shall upon its revocation promptly surrender it to the department.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-1 § 23-22-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-2 § 23-22-2. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-3 § 23-22-3. Periodic inspection of pools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-4 § 23-22-4. Chemical and bacteriological analyses of water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-5 § 23-22-5. Advice as to sanitary methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-6 § 23-22-6. License required €” Term of license €” Application €” Fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-7 § 23-22-7. Issuance or denial of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-8 § 23-22-8. Suspension and revocation of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-9 § 23-22-9. Judicial review of license action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-10 § 23-22-10. Duplicate license €” Displaying license after suspension or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-11 § 23-22-11. Access and inspection powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-12 § 23-22-12. Penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-13 § 23-22-13. Appropriations and disbursements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-14 § 23-22-14. Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-14.md)

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