230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-3.4

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-05-3.4 - Licenses

A. License Required. No Person may engage in the business of Motor Vehicle Glass Repair without first obtaining a License from the Department, unless exempted by § 3.6(E) of this Part. All Licenses shall have a term of not more than three (3) years before a renewal application is required.

B. Application. Every Applicant for a License or renewal of an existing License must submit to the Department the following:

1. The completed application form adopted by the Department;

2. The name and address of the Applicant and, if the Applicant is not in charge of the operations, identify at least one natural person who is in charge of the operations on behalf of the Applicant;

3. The name and address of any person having a financial interest, direct or indirect, in the business to be conducted by the Applicant;

4. A designation of the person and address, including an electronic mail address, where the Department may send notices;

5. The license fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each year the License is to be issued, with the total fee for the entire term of the License to be paid at the time of application for the License or renewal;

6. Evidence of financial responsibility, as further detailed in § 3.4(D) of this Part below;

7. Certification, under the penalty of perjury, that all technicians are certified as required by § 3.8 of this Part;

8. Certification, under the penalty of perjury, that the Applicant possesses and maintains in working order the equipment necessary:

a. To perform motor vehicle windshield glass stone chip repair; and

b. To perform motor vehicle glass replacement services.

9. Certification, under the penalty of perjury, of all required local, state and federal licenses and permits, including a state sales tax identification number and a federal tax identification number.

10. For new or transfer applicants ONLY, evidence of compliance with state and local zoning, fire, health and safety laws and regulations;

11. If using a mobile service van, whether on a mobile-only basis or as an extension of a physical location, evidence of registration and insurance as a commercial vehicle for each such van; and

12. If providing motor vehicle glass repair services on a mobile-only basis, evidence of access to indoor facilities (licensed or subject to regulation under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 5-38, 5-38.3, & 5-38.5, or Chapter 31-5 ).

C. Multiple Locations. If an Applicant or Licensee desires to do business in more than one location, the Applicant or Licensee shall submit a separate License application for each location and pay a separate fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per year for each location authorized by the Department.

D. Change of Location. Any change in the business location requires the Licensee to apply to the Department for transfer of the License to the new location.

E. Evidence of Financial Responsibility. Each Applicant shall furnish to the Director and maintain during the term of the License a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to transact business in this state showing that the Applicant has a policy insuring him, her or it against liability for injury to persons and damage to property which may be caused by the operation of the business or the operation of non-owned automobiles. Such policy shall provide for:

1. Bodily injury and property damage liability in the amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per occurrence; AND

2. Garage keepers legal liability, including comprehensive and collision for damage to customers' vehicles, in the amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per occurrence.

3. Such insurance shall be non-cancelable by either party to the contract, except with five (5) days prior written notice to the Department furnished by the Licensee. Licensee shall also instruct the insurance company that issued the policy to send written notice to the Department at least five (5) days prior to any cancellation of the contract at the following address:

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Division of Commercial Licensing, Attn: Auto Glass 1511 Pontiac Ave, Bldg. 69 Cranston, RI 02920

4. Cancellation shall be effective not sooner than five (5) days after receipt of said notice by the Department from the Licensee or insurance company, whichever is earlier. Any Licensee subject to such insurance cancellation shall obtain a replacement insurance policy and shall furnish to the Director a certificate of insurance evidencing new insurance coverage sufficient to meet the requirements listed above.

F. Display of License and License number - Advertisements.

1. Every Licensee must conspicuously display the License issued by the Department at the location listed on the License.

2. The License number shall appear on all signs and business communications including, estimates, business cards, receipts and any other written documentation, whether delivered by paper or electronically, relating to that business within the state of Rhode Island.

3. All advertisements that originate in Rhode Island or specifically target Rhode Island consumers shall include the License number.

4. The Department encourages Licensees to include the License number on all Mobile Service Vans, but it is not required.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-3.4