R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-7-2: Rules and regulations — Terms of licenses — License and renewal fees.

The director of environmental management may make rules and regulations governing animal care, the issuance of licenses and the carrying out of the licensed business and relative to the maintenance of premises, buildings and conveyances, the health rating of livestock intended for sale, and the method and time of inspection and checking of those animals. Each license shall expire on the thirtieth (30th) day of June of each year. The fee for every license or renewal is one hundred dollars ($100).