R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-88-2: Disqualification for license issuance.

The provisions of § 5-88-1 shall not apply unless all the following apply:

(1) The board in the other state holds the person in good standing;

(2) The person does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board in accordance with § 28-5.1-14;

(3) No board in any other state has revoked the person’s occupational license, certificate, or permit as a result of negligence or intentional misconduct;

(4) The person did not surrender an occupational license, certificate, or permit because of negligence or intentional misconduct;

(5) The person does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation currently pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; and

(6) The person pays all applicable fees in this state.