R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-67-11: Method of payment and deposit of surcharge.

(a) Payments required by this chapter shall be made by electronic transfer of monies to the general treasurer for deposit in the general fund.

(b) The general treasurer is authorized to establish necessary accounts and to take all steps necessary to facilitate the electronic transfer of monies. Upon request of the tax administrator the general treasurer shall provide the tax administrator a record of any such monies transferred and deposited.