R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44.1-8: Scope.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall:

(1) Not be construed to abrogate the rights and obligations of a lender, claimant or museum identified in a written loan agreement, unless the requirements of § 34-44.1-2 have been fulfilled;

(2) Not preclude a museum from availing itself of any other means of establishing or perfecting title to property in the possession of the museum.

(b) This chapter applies to all property held by or in the custody of a museum on or after the effective date of the chapter.