R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-58-1: Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter shall be to:

(1) Prohibit forgery, counterfeiting, or alteration of a transcript, diploma, or grade report of a postsecondary educational institution;

(2) Prohibit certain uses of a forged, counterfeit, or altered transcript, diploma, or grade report, including, but not limited to, obtaining employment or any license; and

(3) Provide a certain penalty for violation of this chapter.