R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-2-7: Use of license proceeds.

The moneys received under § 20-2-6 are to be used for the following specific purposes:

(1) Leasing and purchase of land and rights-of-way to streams and ponds to be stocked with fish by the department and to be opened to public fishing;

(2) For stream improvement;

(3) For the enforcement of fish and game laws;

(4) For the protection and propagation of fish and game; and

(5) For the leasing and purchase of land or acquisition of conservation easements for the purpose of creating wildlife reservations and protecting wildlife habitats.