R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-8-5: Suspension or revocation of certificate or special plates of manufacturer, transporter, or dealer.

The division of motor vehicles is also authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, bailee, or dealer upon determining that this person is not lawfully entitled to it; has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of those plates; has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles; or has failed to give notices of transfers when and as required by chapters 3 — 9 of this title.