R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-38-21 (2026)
Rules and regulations — Utilization of facilities
History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 10, § 20; P.L. 1943, ch. 1362, § 1; P.L. 1949, ch. 2271, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-38-21; P.L. 1979, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 32, art. 1, § 16; P.L. 1986, ch. 507, § 12; P.L. 1989, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 8; P.L. 1992, ch. 75, § 1.
- (a) The rules and regulations, including manner of admission to the center for treatment, and prices to be charged for treatments, shall be promulgated by the administrator appointed under § 28-38-20 and upon review and approval by the director.
- (b) Any state employee, receiving workers’ compensation benefits pursuant to § 28-31-1 et seq., shall be eligible to utilize the treatment facilities at the center. This entitlement shall be effective regardless of the date of injury of the employee.
- (c) The treatment rendered at the center shall be considered “medical treatment” within the meaning of §§ 28-33-5 — 28-33-11.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 10, § 20; P.L. 1943, ch. 1362, § 1; P.L. 1949, ch. 2271, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-38-21; P.L. 1979, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 32, art. 1, § 16; P.L. 1986, ch. 507, § 12; P.L. 1989, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 8; P.L. 1992, ch. 75, § 1.