R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-65-4: Director — Powers and duties.

The director shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To issue, pursuant with rules and regulations promulgated by the board and approved by the director, all licenses, certifications, and registrations required by this chapter to duly qualified applicants;

(2) To deny licenses, certifications, and registrations, to revoke, suspend or otherwise discipline licensees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(3) To provide assistance to the board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter by the provision of office space for the meeting of the board, for necessary record-keeping assistance and for clerical and staff assistance;

(4) To exercise all other powers specifically conferred upon him or her by virtue of the provisions of this chapter or other applicable sections of the general laws of the state.