{"Disaster response worker":"Any individual who performs disaster response activities in Rhode Island under the control of a state government or political subdivision."}
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Law Number

R.I. Gen. Laws 30-15-15(b)

Summary Title

License Reciprocity: Disaster Response Worker

Summary

When an emergency declaration is in effect, a disaster response worker does not need to comply with Rhode Island licensing requirements to practice.

Full Title

Immunity from liability -- Compensation for death or injury of disaster response workers

Full Text

(b) Any requirement for a licensee to practice any professional, mechanical, or other skill shall not apply to any authorized disaster response worker who shall, in the course of performing his or her duties as, practice any professional, mechanical, or other skill during a disaster emergency.

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