R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-15.1: Manner of taking appeals from administrative agencies.

(a) Appeals from decisions by administrative agencies of the state or officers thereof shall be taken to the superior court or to the district court as provided by the general laws in respect to each agency; provided, however, the time limits for the taking of steps necessary to perfect the appeal to the superior court or the district court shall be governed by the provisions of § 42-35-15, any provisions in the general laws to the contrary notwithstanding.

(b) Review by the supreme court of final judgments of the superior court or the district court in respect to those appeals shall be governed by the provisions of § 42-35-16.