tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54973580127625355302024-03-13T05:22:46.061-07:00RI Department of Business RegulationRI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-11002002795637343902014-11-14T10:35:00.000-08:002014-11-14T10:36:14.623-08:00<div align="LEFT">
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<a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/Charity_Tips.pdf">
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Click the link below for Tips on Charitable Holiday Giving:<br />
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<a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/Charity_Tips.pdf">http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/Charity_Tips.pdf</a>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-18632111262674873192014-11-14T10:06:00.003-08:002014-11-14T10:06:26.149-08:00<br />
The Department's eLicensing System is now accepting electronic checks. For a list of available license types to apply for or renew, please visit <a href="https://elicensing.ri.gov/">https://elicensing.ri.gov</a>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-11237617104428705472014-05-30T11:08:00.001-07:002014-05-30T11:08:55.977-07:00Consumer Alert 2014-5 - HURRICANE PREPARATIONThe Department has issused <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2014-5.pdf">Consumer Alert 2014-5</a> - HURRICANE PREPARATION. This Consumer Alert can be accessed by the link above or on DBR's website.RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-84733374935879477312014-05-30T08:38:00.001-07:002014-05-30T08:38:10.362-07:00RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-82944565246779924792014-01-16T13:44:00.001-08:002014-01-16T13:44:12.731-08:00Consumer Alert 2014-1 – Winter WeatherThe Department has issued <a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2014-1.pdf">Consumer Alert 2014-1 – Winter Weather</a>. This Consumer Alert can be accessed by this link or on the Department's website.
RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-29013816439853947322013-12-09T12:08:00.000-08:002013-12-09T12:08:45.549-08:00Securities Industry Alert 2013-1 has been Rescinded!RESCINDED December 9, 2013: As a result of inquiries the Department has received, the Department is rescinding this Alert until further notice in order to work with the industry on issues that have come to the Department's attention subsequent to the issuance of this <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/banking/securities/SA-IndustryAlert2013-1(Rescinded).pdf">Alert</a>.RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-17574319204795378212013-12-03T12:45:00.000-08:002013-12-03T12:45:44.447-08:00Securities Industry Alert - Initial and Renewal Mutual Fund Notice Filing Must be Submitted Electronically!Effective January 1, 2014, the Department of Business Regulation will require all Mutual Fund Notice Filings be submitted electronically. To view Securities Industry Alert 2013-1, click <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/banking/securities/SA-IndustryAlert2013-1.pdf">here</a> RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-77094237196921265142013-11-25T11:48:00.002-08:002013-11-25T11:48:59.920-08:00Consumer Alert - Donations to Support the Philippine Super Typhoon Relief EffortsThe Department has issued a Consumer Alert regarding donations to Philippine Typhoon relief organizations. A copy of this alert can be accessed <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/banking/charitable/SA-Consumer_Alert-Donations.pdf">here.</a>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-1559521572532517122013-07-12T09:47:00.000-07:002013-07-12T09:47:51.642-07:00Announcement - Liquor Stores are Now Permitted to Open at 10 a.m. on Sundays.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<u>Announcement –
Liquor Stores Now Permitted to Open at 10 a.m. on Sundays </u></div>
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Rhode Island Governor Lincoln D. Chafee signed a bill today
that will permit liquor stores in the state to open at 10 a.m. on Sundays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This law will be effective immediately. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy of this announcement can be accessed here
at: <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/Sunday_Liquor_Blog.pdf">Sunday
Liquor Announcement</a></div>
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<![endif]--><br />RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-49162536926570110432013-06-10T10:52:00.003-07:002013-06-10T10:52:55.194-07:00eLicensing has expanded!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The Department's eLicensing system has added more licenses.
Currently you can apply for the following licenses online:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Auctioneers</b></div>
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-Exempt Mutual Funds</div>
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-Coordination</div>
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User-friendly access with a personal ID and password</div>
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Improved processing time by eliminating the need for paper
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Improved accuracy of licensing information</div>
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Verification by licensee and the public-at-large of license
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RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-39010804243172627152013-05-15T08:53:00.000-07:002013-05-15T08:53:02.735-07:00Consumer Alert - Hurricane PreparationThe Department has issued <a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2013-6.pdf">Consumer Alert 2013-6-Hurricane Preparation</a> (<i>Act Now to Make Filing a Claim Easier After the Storm</i>). A copy of this Consumer Alert can be accessed by the hyperlink above.RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-6686860967143792342013-02-13T13:36:00.000-08:002013-02-13T13:36:01.574-08:00Industry Alert 2013-1-Winter Storm of February 9, 2013<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The Department has issued </span><a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/IndustryAlert2013-1.pdf"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Industry Alert
2013-<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1</span>-<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Winter Storm of February 9,
2013</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy of this
Industry Alert can be accessed by the hyperlink in this
email.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-5917973351484075222013-01-17T08:54:00.002-08:002013-01-17T08:54:30.397-08:00Insurance Regulation 29 – Life Insurance and Annuities Replacements<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Department of Business Regulation will be holding a public
hearing on its proposal to amend <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/rules/proposed/2013-propd29.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Insurance Regulation<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> 29 –
Life Insurance and Annuities Replacements</span></span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The notice of hearing, concise summary of
non-technical differences and the proposed amended regulation are attached or
can be accessed by the hyperlink in this post.</span>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-38294231804077904912013-01-10T11:38:00.001-08:002013-01-10T11:38:48.207-08:00Insurance Regulation 78 and Commercial Licensing Regulation 4<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The Department of Business
Regulation will be holding a public hearing on its proposal to amend </span><a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/rules/proposed/2013-propd78.pdf"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Insurance Regulation
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">78 – Procedures in Payment of
Automobile Claims</span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> and
</span><a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/rules/proposed/2013-CL-propdRegulation4.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Commercial Licensing Regulation 4 –
Motor Vehicle Auto Body Repair</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The notice of
hearing, concise summary of non-technical differences and the proposed amended
regulations are attached or can be accessed by the hyperlinks in this post.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-44342902259181090962013-01-09T13:44:00.002-08:002013-01-10T11:37:33.024-08:00Consumer Alert 2013-1-Flood Damaged Vehicles and Consumer Alert 2013-2 Getting Insurance Coverage in Order<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The Department has issued </span><a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2013-1.pdf"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Consumer Alert
2013-<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1</span>-<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Flood Damaged
Vehicles</span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> and
</span><a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2013-2.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Consumer Alert 2013-2 Getting
Insurance Coverage in Order</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Copies of these
Consumer Alerts can be accessed by the hyperlinks in this
post.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-56981886338833390642013-01-09T12:15:00.004-08:002013-01-09T12:15:31.706-08:00Insurance Regulation 38 – Commercial Insurance <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The Department of Business
Regulation will be holding a public hearing on its proposal to amend </span><a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/rules/proposed/2013-propd38.pdf"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Insurance Regulation
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">38 – Commercial Insurance Cancellation,
Non-Renewal and Premium or Coverage Changes</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The notice of hearing, concise summary of non-technical differences and
the proposed amended regulation can be accessed by the hyperlink
in this post. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-49774183144771434272012-12-07T10:58:00.000-08:002012-12-07T10:58:49.285-08:00Consumer Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Lenders and Advance Fee Loan ScamsBeware of fraudulent lenders and advance fee loan scams involving
prepaid debit cards. Contact the Division of Banking for more
information at 401-462-9503.RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-5302322028030035002012-11-13T07:57:00.000-08:002012-11-13T07:57:12.628-08:00Consumer Alert 2012-6: In the Wake of the Storm, Five Reminders about Your Insurance CoverageThe Department has issued <a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2012-6.pdf">Consumer Alert 2012-6: In the Wake of the Storm</a>. A copy of this Consumer Alert can be accessed on the Insurance Regulation page of the <a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2012-6.pdf">Department's website</a>.RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-48377553473883657902012-10-31T07:10:00.004-07:002012-10-31T07:25:25.255-07:00Industry Alert 2012-4: Storm Sandy<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Alert 2012-4: Storm Sandy</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy of
this Industry Alert can be accessed on the Insurance Regulation page of the <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/IndustryAlert2012-4.pdf">Department’s
website</a>.</span>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-49760806876449222552012-10-26T09:20:00.000-07:002012-10-26T09:20:05.821-07:00Industry Alert 2012-3: Potential Hurricane "Sandy"<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Department has issued <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/IndustryAlert2012-3.pdf">Industry
Alert 2012-3: Potential Hurricane “Sandy”</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A copy of this Industry Alert can be accessed on the Insurance
Regulation page of the <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/IndustryAlert2012-3.pdf">Department’s
website</a>.</span>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-85355305984234833452012-05-25T13:18:00.002-07:002012-05-29T10:54:38.833-07:00Consumer Alert 2012-3: Hurricane Preparation<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Department has issued<u> </u><a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/ConsumerAlert2012-3.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Consumer Alert 2012-<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3: Hurricane Preparation</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy of this Consumer Alert can be accessed on the Insurance Regulation page of the Department’s website at </span><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/"><span style="color: blue;">www.dbr.ri.</span></a>gov</span></u>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-35458744248832402142012-04-16T09:01:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:01:33.892-07:00DBR Website 2.2: New Features<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026"/> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout v:ext="edit"> <o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1"/> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">DBR Website 2.2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New Features</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Welcome back to the updated version of the Department’s website!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We continue to make enhancements to both the look and functionality of our site that we think will make it easier for the citizens of Rhode Island to find the help and information they need.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For this round, we have added social media features such as blogs, twitter, and facebook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, the Professionals page has been reformatted.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As always, this is only one step in what we will hope will be a continuously improving site and resource for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we will need you input.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please tell us what you like and don’t like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give us your ideas for what you would like to see to make it even more useful.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We look forward to hearing from you and stand by for specific announcements on when the eLicensing feature will be available.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Thank you,</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Paul Mcgreevy</div><div class="MsoNormal">Director</div><div class="MsoNormal">Department of Business Regulation</div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026"/> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout v:ext="edit"> <o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1"/> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-79678796264005638632012-04-13T11:33:00.001-07:002012-04-13T12:30:45.372-07:00DBR Announces the Implementation of a New Online eLicensing System<h1 style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: windowtext;"><em><span style="font-family: Constantia;">Coming Soon!</span></em></span></h1><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;">The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) is pleased to announce we will soon be implementing a new eLicensing System.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The system will provide licensees, registrants and members of the general public with access to online licensing services from the DBR website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new eLicensing system will be implemented for the following license types: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Appraisers</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Architects</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Auctioneers</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Auto Body, Auto Glass, Auto Wrecking, Salvage Rebuilder</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Board of Accountancy</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Landscape Architects</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Land Surveyors</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Liquor Control</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Mobile Home Parks</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Professional Engineers</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Racing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- Athletics</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Real Estate</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Securities</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Upholstery</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 3pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 3pt;">Please check the DBR website for updates on the implementation schedule.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 3pt;"><br />
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</div><h2 style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><em><span style="font-family: Constantia;">Benefits</span></em></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;">The eLicensing System, a 24-hour service, allows for the expedited processing of license transactions including applications, changes and renewals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;">Key Features:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Provides user-friendly access with a personal ID and password.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Improves processing time by eliminating the need to submit paper forms, with few exceptions.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Improves the accuracy of licensing information. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Allows the licensee and the public at-large to verify license status.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt;">For a brief preview of the new system, please click on the following link:<span style="color: navy;"> <a href="http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/eLicensing_Overview.pdf"><span style="color: purple;">eLicensing Overview</span></a></span></div>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-84573696367087710072012-03-16T07:29:00.002-07:002012-03-16T09:01:24.919-07:00New Division of Design Professionals Website Launch<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A newly designed website is now available for the Division of Design Professionals (<a href="http://www.bdp.ri.gov/">www.bdp.ri.gov</a>). This new website conforms to the State's standards for website design and is easier to navigate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Though it has been reviewed, we still welcome any constructive ideas regarding it.</div>RI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497358012762535530.post-78766487765725665642011-12-13T13:16:00.002-08:002012-01-09T07:08:26.396-08:00DBR Website 2.0: The first roundWelcome to the updated version of the Department's website! We have made several enhancements to both the look and functionality of our site that we think will make it easier for the citizens of Rhode Island to find the help and information they need.<br /><br />Our mission to protect the public through the regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions, and occupations while recognizing the need to foster a sound business environment remains the same, but we have refocused our website to better meet your requirements whether it is renewing a license, seeking compliance information, or simply asking a question.<br /><br />You will see that we have added a new section to better handle the type of transaction that you may want to have with our professionals. We have also streamlined the paths to key information that our regulated communities will want to follow. And overall, we have simply uncluttered the site.<br /><br />This is only the first step in what we will hope will be a continuously improving site and resource for you. But we will need your input. Please tell us what you like and don't like. Give us your ideas for what you would like to see to make it even more useful.<br /><br />We look forward to hearing from you and stand by for announcements of new tools we will be adding in the months to come!<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Paul McGreevy<br /><br />Director<br /><br />Department of Business RegulationRI Department of Business Regulationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435654234991796890noreply@blogger.com0