The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation[1] is the division of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation responsible for the licensing and regulation of real estate agents, brokers and appraisers, auto body & salvage re-builder shops, auto wrecking and salvage yards, travel agencies and travel agents, upholsterers, alarm system installers, auctioneers, liquor wholesalers, breweries, wineries, salespersons (representing wholesalers) and agents (representing manufacturers and distillers), Class G (boat/airline/railroads) license holders, line-cleaners, and mobile and manufactured homes and parks.
The enforcement of unit pricing, motor fuel advertising and health club pre-opening laws are also activities of this program.
The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints against licensees to insure compliance with Rhode Island state laws and rules and regulations.
The Section responsible for the regulation and licensing of Auto Wrecking and Salvage Rebuilder industry statewide.
The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints from park owners, residents and citizens to insure compliance with Rhode Island state laws and rules and regulations.
The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints to insure license compliance with Rhode Island State laws, rules and regulations.
The Division also coordinates and administers examinations for travel agencies, managers and agents licenses.
The Section responsible for enforcing state laws regarding the marking of the unit price of items in retail stores.
Licensing ensures that all upholstered furniture and articles of bedding are properly manufactured and/or assembled and tagged, if applicable, for shipment into the state.