# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-4: Refusal of licensure

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-4
- **Heading:** Refusal of licensure
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-37 / Section 5-37-4

## Text

(a) The director at the direction of the board shall, after notice and hearing, in accordance with the procedures established in §§ 5-37-5.2 €” 5-37-6.2, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter to any physician and/or applicant:

(1) Who is not of good moral character;

(2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensure prescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/or regulations promulgated by the director;

(3) Who has violated any laws affecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or

(4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section.

(b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1 § 5-37-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1.1 § 5-37-1.1. Board of medical licensure and discipline €” Creation €” Composition €” Appointment, removal, and compensation of members €” Officers €” Meetings €” Funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1.2 § 5-37-1.2. Examining committees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1.3 § 5-37-1.3. Board of medical licensure and discipline €” Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1.4 § 5-37-1.4. Director €” Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-1.5 § 5-37-1.5. Immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-1.5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-2 § 5-37-2. License to practice €” Qualifications of applicants €” Fee €” Reexamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-2.1 § 5-37-2.1. Recertification €” Continuing medical education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-3 § 5-37-3. Itinerants disqualified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-4 § 5-37-4. Refusal of licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-5.1 § 5-37-5.1. Unprofessional conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-5.2 § 5-37-5.2. Complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-5.3 § 5-37-5.3. Specification of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-5.4 § 5-37-5.4. Time and notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-37_S5-37-5.4.md)

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