R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.14-32: Powers of the attorney general.

(a) The attorney general has the power to decide whether any information required by this chapter of an applicant is confidential and/or proprietary. The decisions by the attorney general shall be made prior to any public notice of an initial application or any public review of any information and shall be binding on the attorney general, the department of health, and all experts or consultants engaged by the attorney general or the department of health.

(b) The department of attorney general shall adopt rules and regulations to accomplish the purpose of this chapter.