R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-13-8: Revocation or refusal of registration.

Upon determination that any person having a registration issued under this chapter, or who has applied for a registration, has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the director may, after due notice to the registrant, and after affording the registrant an opportunity to be heard, revoke the registration or refuse to issue a registration to an applicant.