R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-27-1.2: General license criteria guide.

The mechanical board shall assist the division of professional regulation of the department of labor and training to establish and from time to time update a preliminary criteria guide for the licensing of those persons regulated by this chapter. This guide shall include, but not be limited to, the categories or classes of occupation regulated and the requirements for licensing of each category. The guide and any revision shall be filed by the board with the office of the secretary of state.