R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-4.17: Additional assessment.

Should any person be convicted of or accept any plea bargain relating to an offense involving the sale of a controlled substance, that person shall, in addition to any fine imposed, be assessed an amount up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) by the court. The assessment shall be transferred to the general treasury and deposited in the special account designated as the forfeited property account. The funds may be used by law enforcement officials in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 21-28-5.04.