230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-35-1.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-35-1.6 - Registrations

A. Registration cycles beginning in calendar year 2020.

1. In order to synchronize registration cycles:

a. MFEs are encouraged to apply for state MFE registrations from January 1 to March 31, and to renew in subsequent years during the same time period.

b. All municipalities are encouraged to set their licensing cycles from January 1 to March 31, consistent with state MFE registration.

2. Notwithstanding, the above, initial applications for new state registrations or municipal permits may be accepted at any time of the year.

B. Issuance of Registration

1. Upon review and finding of the application to be satisfactory, the Department shall issue a Registration.

C. Incomplete or Deficient Applications

1. If the application is not approved as submitted, the Department shall provide the Applicant with a deficiency notice.

2. If the missing materials are not submitted to the Department within thirty (30) days of the date of the deficiency notice, the application shall be considered withdrawn.

D. Term of Registration

1. The term of Registration shall be one (1) year from the date on which it was issued.

2. The expiration date of the Registration shall appear on the Registration. It is the obligation of the Registrant to timely renew its Registration.

E. Renewal of Registrations

1. Renewal applications must be received by the Department prior to the expiration of the MFE Registration.

2. Every MFE registered pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-11.1 which desires to renew its Registration shall apply for the renewal of the Registration upon a form to be furnished by the Department. Any renewal of a Registration shall be subject to the same provisions and requirements covering issuance, suspension, and revocation of any Registration as originally issued.

F. Display of Registrations

1. The Registration must be prominently displayed where it can be seen by the consumer, in close proximity to the point of service.

G. Expired Registrations

1. Applications for the restoration of an expired Registration may be renewed upon submission of a complete renewal application and payment of a reinstatement fee of seventy-five dollars ($75), in addition to the required renewal fee.

2. Any MFE seeking to reinstate a Registration after expiration must affirm by affidavit that the MFE has not engaged in any unregistered activity since the expiration of the Registration.

3. If an MFE has engaged in unregistered activity pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11.1-11, it may be subject to discipline and denial of its request for reinstatement.

H. Change of Address

1. Written notice shall be given to the Department within fourteen (14) days of any change in a Registrant's mailing address, location of MFE when not operating, email address, phone number, controlling person, or any other change in contact information reported on the most recent application.

I. Transfer of Registration Prohibited

1. A Registration shall be granted only to the applicant.

2. A Registration is not subject to transfer, sale, assignment or leasing to another person, MFE or entity without prior application to, and approval from the Department.

3. A change in ownership requires approval from the Department in order to maintain the Registration.

a. The current owner must notify the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the sale of the business.

b. The proposed new owner must complete a Registration application and meet all the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-11.1 and this Part.

J. Dissolution of MFE

1. When a Registrant dissolves a firm or otherwise ceases operation, the Registrant must notify the Department within three (3) business days of ceasing operations.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-35-1.6

Adopted effective 7/1/2019