R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-64.10-5: General powers.

Except to the extent inconsistent with any specific provision of this chapter, the corporation shall have and may exercise all general powers set forth in this section and § 42-64-6 necessary or convenient to effect its purposes, which shall include the powers to acquire and to dispose of real property, subject to the provisions of this chapter, without the necessity of obtaining the approval of the state properties committee or otherwise complying with the provisions of title 37 and to dispose of projects as provided for in § 42-64-11.