R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-14-14: Powers of enforcement agents.

All agents appointed pursuant to § 21-14-13, by virtue of their appointment and until these appointments shall be cancelled and revoked, may seize all shellfish in possession of any person violating the provisions of this chapter, and may make complaints for the violations, and in any complaint they shall not be required at the time of complaint or after this to enter into recognizance or in any way to become liable for the costs that may accrue on the complaint.