R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-9-4: Collector of taxes — Powers, privileges, duties and liabilities of fire district, water district, sewer district, road district and lighting district.

The collector of taxes of every fire district, water district, sewer district, road district and lighting district shall have all the powers and privileges and be subject to all the duties and liabilities which are conferred or imposed upon collectors of taxes in cities or towns.