R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.11-6: Right of denial — Suspension or revocation.

The state fire marshal is empowered to deny an examination to any applicant who has been convicted of a common law crime, statutory burning, the violation of any explosive or fireworks or pyrotechnics law or rule or regulation, or who falsely completes an application. The fire marshal is further empowered to immediately suspend or revoke for a minimum period of one year the certificate of any holder found to be in violation of this law or a rule and regulation relating to fireworks, or pyrotechnics or convicted of a crime of common law, or statutory burning.