Rhode Island § 23-4-2 § 23-4-2. Establishment of office.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-4-2 — § 23-4-2. Establishment of office.

Rhode Island § 23-4-2

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-4Office of State Medical Examiners

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4-2 (2026).

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§ 23-4-2. Establishment of office.
(a) There is established in the department of health the office of state medical examiners.
            The director of health, with the advice of the state medical examiners commission,
            is authorized to adopt, amend, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations and standards
            that may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.
         
(b) The office of state medical examiners shall obtain and maintain accreditation by the
            National Association of Medical Examiners or other national accrediting organization
            in the field of forensic medicine and pathology.
      

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§ 23-4-2. Establishment of office.

(a) There is established in the department of health the office of state medical examiners. The director of health, with the advice of the state medical examiners commission, is authorized to adopt, amend, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations and standards that may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The office of state medical examiners shall obtain and maintain accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners or other national accrediting organization in the field of forensic medicine and pathology.