2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
CHAPTER 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture
§ 5-37.2-7 - Powers of department.
SECTION 5-37.2-7
§ 5-37.2-7 Powers of department. – For the purpose of conducting its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall:
(1) Engage persons of established reputation and known ability in acupuncture as consultants to the department; the Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is designated as the appropriate body with which the department shall consult for referral of consultants and other assistance to the department.
(2) Maintain an office in the state to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(3) Promulgate rules and regulations, or either of them, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. These rules and regulations may include a code of ethics regulating the professional conduct of licensees; and
(4) Compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence by subpoena and administer oaths.
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