R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-26-16: Appeals.

Any person aggrieved by any decision or ruling of the division may appeal that decision or ruling to the administrator of the division or his or her designee. A further appeal may then be made to the appropriate board of examiners. Any person aggrieved by any decision or ruling of that board may appeal that decision or ruling to the director of the department. Any further appeal from the action of the director shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. The division shall be considered a person for the purpose of any action. Any appeal shall not stay a decision or administrative order made under this chapter. The decision or administrative order shall remain in full force and effect until stayed, modified, or reversed by the superior court.