R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-1: Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a convenient, accessible, and timely one-stop system that will enable the business community to acquire, maintain, and file the necessary state licenses required to start and conduct business in Rhode Island. It is the intent of the general assembly that use of the fast-start system by a business be optional and that any business may continue to work directly with the appropriate state agency if preferred.