R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.1-10: Cooperation of departments — Using facilities of the University of Rhode Island.

All other departments, agencies, and bodies of state government are authorized and directed to cooperate with and furnish any information that the commission shall require. The commission is directed in carrying out the provisions and purposes of this chapter and chapter 1.2 to confer with the University of Rhode Island as to the continued utilization of facilities, scientific equipment, and personnel available.