R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.2-3: Authority of municipal governments.

(a) All municipal governments or their designated agents shall have the power to establish, operate, conduct, and/or make provision for programs to provide a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program.

(b) The appropriate municipal authority shall adopt rules and regulations governing the substance abuse prevention program including an application and contracting procedure by which qualified groups may apply to operate a substance abuse prevention program.

(c) Substance abuse prevention programs shall comply with all applicable provisions of the general laws with all applicable state rules and regulations.