# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-4: Board of physical therapy €” Organization and meetings

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-4
- **Heading:** Board of physical therapy €” Organization and meetings
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-40 / Section 5-40-4

## Text

The board shall organize immediately after the appointment and qualification of its members. The board shall elect annually a chairperson and secretary. The board shall meet at least semiannually. Meetings may also be called at any time by the chairperson, or the director of the department of health, or the administrator of the division of professional regulation, or by written request of two (2) members of the board. A majority of the fully authorized board constitutes a quorum to do business.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-1 § 5-40-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-2 § 5-40-2. Board of physical therapy €” Creation €” Composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-3 § 5-40-3. Board of physical therapy €” Composition €” Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-4 § 5-40-4. Board of physical therapy €” Organization and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-5 § 5-40-5. Board of physical therapy €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6 § 5-40-6. Qualification of physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6.1 § 5-40-6.1. Qualifications of physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-7 § 5-40-7. Licensing of physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-7.1 § 5-40-7.1. Licensing of physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-8 § 5-40-8. Application fee for physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-8.1 § 5-40-8.1. Application fee for physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-9 § 5-40-9. Right of use of the title of physical therapist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-10 § 5-40-10. Continuing education requirements and expiration and renewal of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-11 § 5-40-11. Register of physical therapists €” Records €” Issuance of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-11.md)

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