(a) The director at the direction of the board shall, after notice and hearing, in accordance with the procedures established in §§ 5-37-5.2 — 5-37-6.2, refuse to grant the original license provided for in this chapter to any physician and/or applicant: (1) Who is not of good moral character; (2) Who does not meet the requirements for licensure prescribed in this chapter, regulations established by the board, and/or regulations promulgated by the director; (3) Who has violated any laws affecting the ability of any physician and/or applicant to practice medicine; or (4) Who has been found guilty in another state of conduct that, if committed in Rhode Island, would constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 5-37-5.1 and regulations adopted under that section. (b) The director shall serve a copy of his or her decision or ruling upon any person whose original certificate has been refused.
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