Prior VBE certification of the applicant by another state or federal agency or a Unified Certification Program shall be considered by the DOA, but in no case shall this prior certification be considered conclusive proof that the applicant is eligible for certification. To the extent feasible, DOA will confer with prior certifying agencies, but in no case shall prior certification be considered grounds for reciprocity.
220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-15-1.13