# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-4: Certificate of public convenience and advantage

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-4
- **Heading:** Certificate of public convenience and advantage
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-19 / Section 27-19-4

## Text

No articles of association of a nonprofit hospital service corporation shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state unless and until the insurance commissioner has certified in writing upon those articles that he or she has determined that public convenience and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the corporation.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-1 § 27-19-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2 § 27-19-2. Organization as charitable corporation €” Insurance laws inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2.1 § 27-19-2.1. Investments and holdings in certain corporations authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-4 § 27-19-4. Certificate of public convenience and advantage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5 § 27-19-5. Contracts with subscribers, hospitals, and other eligible entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.1 § 27-19-5.1. Cancellation of coverage by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.2 § 27-19-5.2. Patient responsibility €” Administrative requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.3 § 27-19-5.3. Additional powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-6 § 27-19-6. Rates charged subscribers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7 § 27-19-7. Rates charged by hospitals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.1 § 27-19-7.1. Uniform explanation of benefits and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.2 § 27-19-7.2. Filing of policy forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-8 § 27-19-8. Annual and quarterly statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-9 § 27-19-9. Examination of affairs of corporations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-9.md)

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