R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-5.1-8: Agreements.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all written or oral agreements between a manufacturer and a motor vehicle dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering; the franchise agreement; sales of goods, services, or advertising; leases of mortgages of real or personal property; promises to pay; security interests; pledges; insurance contracts; advertising contracts; construction or installation contracts; servicing contracts; and all other agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor has any direct or indirect interest.