# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-1: Declaration of policy

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-1
- **Heading:** Declaration of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-1 / Section 5-1-1

## Text

In order to protect the health, safety, and property of the people of Rhode Island, and to promote their welfare, no person shall practice architecture in this state except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-1 § 5-1-1. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-2 § 5-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-3 § 5-1-3. Board €” Membership €” Appointments and term.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-4 § 5-1-4. Board €” Organizational and special meetings €” Quorum €” Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-5 § 5-1-5. Board €” Rules and regulations €” Examination and registration powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-6 § 5-1-6. Board €” Records of proceedings €” Roster of architects €” Report of transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-7 § 5-1-7. Practice prohibited €” Criminal penalties €” Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-8 § 5-1-8. Examination and qualifications of applicants for certificates of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-9 § 5-1-9. Interstate practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-10 § 5-1-10. Issuance and renewal of certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-11 § 5-1-11. Fees €” Payment and disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-12 § 5-1-12. Architect€™s stamp.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-13 § 5-1-13. Revocation or suspension of certificates of registration or of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-13.1 § 5-1-13.1. Initiation of proceedings €” Hearings before the department €” Appeals €” Notice to other states.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-13.1.md)

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