# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-5: Devotion to duties €” Assignment of compliance inspectors €” Other employment

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-5
- **Heading:** Devotion to duties €” Assignment of compliance inspectors €” Other employment
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-20 / Section 28-20-5

## Text

Compliance inspectors shall devote their entire scheduled work time and attention to the duties of their respective offices. The chief of the division of occupational safety shall assign compliance inspectors to the duties to be performed. No employee of the division of occupational safety shall accept other employment that is in conflict with his or her official duties.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-1 § 28-20-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2 § 28-20-2. Division of occupational safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2.1 § 28-20-2.1. Video display terminals €” Informational brochure €” Training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-3 § 28-20-3. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4 § 28-20-4. Chief of division €” Administrator of occupational safety and health €” Compliance inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4.1 § 28-20-4.1. Adoption of regulations pertaining to HIV and hepatitis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-5 § 28-20-5. Devotion to duties €” Assignment of compliance inspectors €” Other employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-6 § 28-20-6. Appropriations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-7 § 28-20-7. Applicability and reports of places of business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-8 § 28-20-8. Employer€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-9 § 28-20-9. Employee€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-10 § 28-20-10. Applicability to state and municipal employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-11 § 28-20-11. Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-12 § 28-20-12. Inspection powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-12.md)

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