R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-108.2.3: Emergency procedures.

In the event of a declaration by the governor of an extreme emergency, the committee may issue special emergency directives, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42, which may temporarily suspend or modify any requirement of the code. Any directives so issued will remain in effect until the general assembly acts thereon. The governor may revoke the directive at any time prior to the commencement of the next legislative session.