R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-10-8: Issuance and revocation of licenses.

Each license shall be issued annually and may be revoked by the director for cause. If in the judgment of the director any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation made under this chapter has been violated, the director shall send notice by registered or certified mail to the licensee who shall be given a hearing and if violation is proven his or her license shall be revoked.