R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-18: Newspaper advertisement of sale.

Every licensed wrecker, after giving notice to the registered owner of the motor vehicle to be sold as prescribed in § 31-22-17, shall advertise notice of the sale for two (2) consecutive days at least ten (10) days but not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the sale, in a daily newspaper of general circulation, the following information:

(1) A general description of the motor vehicle to be sold, including its make, model, year, color, and motor or serial number;

(2) The name and address of the registered owner and the license plate number, if known, to the wrecker; and

(3) The place and date of the proposed sale.