Rhode Island § 5-6-16 - Electricians
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-6-16 — Electricians, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-6-16. Electricians
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-6-16
§ 5-6-16. License fees.
(a) All licenses issued by the division of professional regulation for master electricians, all limited-license electricians, and all journeyperson electricians born in odd years shall expire on the birthday of the individual qualifying for the license in odd years and all licenses of master electricians, all limited-license electricians, and all journeyperson electricians born in even years shall expire on the birthday of the individual qualifying for the license in even years and all licenses may be renewed on or before their expiration date upon payment of the appropriate, biennial renewal fee.
(b) A fee of two hundred forty dollars ($240) shall be paid by each applicant for an electrical contractor’s license Class A; seventy-two dollars ($72.00) for a journeyperson electrician’s license Class B; two hundred forty dollars ($240) for a limited-premises license Class C; two hundred forty dollars ($240) for a burner contractor’s license Class E; seventy-two dollars ($72.00) for a burnerperson’s license Class F; two hundred forty dollars ($240) for a fire alarm contractor’s license Class AF; seventy-two dollars ($72.00) for a fire alarm installer’s license Class BF; two hundred forty dollars ($240) for an electrical sign contractor’s license SCF; seventy-two dollars ($72.00) for a sign installer’s license Class CF; and two hundred forty dollars ($240) for a limited-maintenance license Class D.
(c) A fee of two hundred forty dollars ($240) shall be paid by each applicant for a lightning-protection contractor’s license Class LPC.
(d) A fee of seventy-two dollars ($72.00) shall be paid by each applicant for a lightning-protection installer’s license LPI.
(e) A fee of seventy-two dollars ($72.00) shall be paid by each applicant for a sign renovation electrical license.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1234, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-6-16; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 3; P.L. 1963,
ch. 198, § 6; P.L. 1975, ch. 85, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 21, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 333,
§ 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 446, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 320, § 1; P.L.
1997, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 379, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 13, § 3; P.L.
2006, ch. 208, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 2009, ch. 258, § 4; P.L. 2009, ch.
310, § 25; P.L. 2014, ch. 417, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 466, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 122, §
1; P.L. 2017, ch. 137, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-6-16
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-6-16 cover?
Section 5-6-16 ("Electricians") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 5-6-16?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 5-6-16" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 5-6-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Rhode Island can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Rhode Island.