R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-34.1-16: Exemption — Bazaars, fairs and circuses.

Bazaars, fairs, and circuses shall not be inspected under these regulations unless, and only to the extent that such bazaars, fairs and circuses have amusement rides or devices associated with them. When a bazaar, fair or circus contains any amusement ride or device, the provisions of this chapter concerning carnivals shall apply.