S.2647

Establishes the commercial kitchen exhaust system inspection and cleaning licensing and certification act. Requires entities inspecting or cleaning commercial exhaust systems to be licensed and insured.

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Establishes licensing and certification requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust system inspectors and cleaners in Rhode Island.

The Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Inspection and Cleaning Licensing and Certification Act mandates that entities inspecting or cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems in Rhode Island must be licensed and insured. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will administer the licensing and certification process, including setting fees, conducting examinations, and enforcing penalties for violations. Licenses and certifications are valid for three years and require renewal. The act also outlines procedures for appeals and judicial review of OSFM decisions.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Consideration

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed Sub B in concurrence