R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-11-17: Certification of charter carriers — Provisions applicable.

(a) Any person seeking to engage in the operation, or to extend a present operation, as a charter carrier, shall first obtain a certificate of public convenience and advantage from the public utilities administrator in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) The provisions of §§ 39-11-4 — 39-11-10, 39-11-14 — 39-11-16 and 39-11-23, shall apply to all applications and all charter carriers.