Rhode Island Code of Regulations Title 425 - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Rhode Island Code of Regulations Title 425 – Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline 📋
🛑 Status Overview
Title 425 currently has no active regulations; Chapter 00 and Subchapter 00 are listed as "Not Applicable" (N/A) (rules.sos.ri.gov).
Any regulatory functions of this Board are codified instead under the Rhode Island Department of Health, specifically in Title 216 RICR (rules.sos.ri.gov).
🏛 Background on the Board
The Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline consists of 12 members. It operates within the Department of Health to protect the public and enforce professional standards among Rhode Island physicians (~4,000 licensees) (rules.sos.ri.gov).
Statutory authority and operational responsibilities are defined in Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 5‑37, covering:
Board creation, composition, procedures (§5‑37‑1.1)
Licensing protocols (§5‑37‑2)
Continuing education (§5‑37‑2.1)
Grounds for discipline and hearings (§5‑37‑5.1 through §5‑37‑6.3) (webserver.rilegislature.gov).
✅ What This Means
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| No Active RICR Rules | There are currently no regulations in Title 425 that are in effect. |
| Regulation Location | Regulatory rules are maintained under Title 216 RICR, not Title 425. |
| Statutory Authority | Board empowered by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5‑37. |
🔍 Next Steps
Need the actual regulation text for physician licensure, discipline, or administrative procedures? I can fetch Title 216 RICR or the law in Chapter 5‑37.
Want help with a licensure application, complaint process, or continuing medical education rules? Just let me know and I’ll locate the relevant regulatory text.
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