R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-5.1-15: Conformity to the law of the United States.

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, any court to which an application is made in accordance with this chapter may take any evidence, make any finding, or issue any order required to conform the proceedings or the issuance of any order of authorization or approval as provided in this chapter to the provisions of the Constitution of the United States or of any law of the United States.