R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-3-23.1: Limitation on number of plates.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the motor vehicle dealers’ license commission shall limit the number of plates allowable to any dealer in accordance with the provisions of §§ 31-5-1 — 31-5-20, and the plates shall be issued by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles up to such limit upon application by the dealer.