R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-2: Effective date.

For purposes of this chapter, with respect to all medical orders issued, enforced or modified in title IV-D of the Social Security Act, cases on or after October 1, 2002, in accordance with § 15-5-16.2.5 (repealed effective October 1, 2002), the medical notice, which is a qualified medical support order, shall be issued to the employer in every case by regular mail or electronic notice.