Rhode Island § 5-34-20 - Nurses
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§ 5-34-20. Nurses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-20
§ 5-34-20. Transfer to inactive list — Reinstatement.
A nurse who does not intend to practice nursing during the two-year (2) period, upon written request to the department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and is not required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained. A licensee whose license has been transferred to the inactive list may apply for reactivation according to the rules established by the board. Upon satisfaction of the requirements for reinstatement, the department shall issue a renewal of license.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-34-20
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-34-20 cover?
Section 5-34-20 ("Nurses") 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.
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