Chapter 194

2009 -- H 5797 SUBSTITUTE A, AS AMENDED

Enacted 11/05/09

A N A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Introduced By: Representatives Carnevale, Dennigan, Azzinaro, Gablinske, and Newberry

Date Introduced: February 26, 2009

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 23-1 of the General Laws entitled "Department of Health" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

23-1-42.1. Wallet license cards for health care professionals. -- The department shall,

through its office of health professional regulations, offer wallet license cards during the process

of online license renewal service for health care professionals. If a licensed health care

professional opts to receive a wallet license card, the department shall mail said card within

fourteen (14) days of license renewal at no additional charge.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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