R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-18-9: Rules and regulations.

The director may make reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter concerning the following:

(1) Quarantine facilities and operating standards;

(2) Primary enclosures;

(3) Animal health and husbandry standards;

(4) Quarantine records;

(5) Quarantine reporting;

(6) The establishment of certain classes, orders, families, genera and species of animals which may be imported into, received, or possessed in this state without permit; and

(7) The establishment of certain classes, orders, families, genera and species of animals other than those specified in § 4-18-3 which may be imported into, received or possessed in this state subject to obtaining a permit.