R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-50: Applicability of administrative provisions.

Sections 35-1-1, 35-1-2, 35-3-1, 35-6-1, 35-7-10, 35-7-11, 37-2-1 — 37-2-4, and 44-1-1 — 44-1-3 shall be applicable to all functions and duties performed by the department of labor and training, its director, or his or her authorized representative; provided, that all those functions and duties as are to be performed under chapters 42 — 44 of this title by the department of administration shall not be inconsistent with and shall conform to the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.