R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23.2-12: Dealers — Bonding.

All motor vehicle dealers licensed by the state of Rhode Island shall post a bond of not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) with the Rhode Island motor vehicle dealers license commission for the purpose of indemnifying a good faith purchaser who suffers any loss occasioned by a violation of the general laws or the rules and regulations of the commission. The bond shall be renewed annually and shall continue in effect for two (2) years after any dealer goes out of business.