R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-11-8: Issuance of certificate — Proof required.

The administrator may issue a certificate granting the application in whole or in part and may impose such terms and conditions as he or she may deem proper in the public interest. The applicant for the certificate shall be entitled to the certificate only upon showing by competent evidence that the public convenience and necessity requires the proposed service or operation and that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to provide the service proposed and found to be required.