R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31.1-6: Denial of permit.

(a) A permit may be denied for any of the following:

(1) The applicant has failed to file a complete permit application or the application contains material false information.

(2) The applicant is not qualified by the criteria established by regulation of the director.

(3) The applicant has previously had a permit revoked.

(4) The applicant has failed to pay the annual fee.

(5) The applicant has previously been convicted of a violation of law connected with the practice of veterinary medicine or the distribution of drugs.

(b) When a permit is denied, the director will cite the reasons for denial, and the applicant may request a hearing as provided by the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.