R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.2-2: Status of comprehensive plans; relation to other statutes.

(a) All lawfully adopted comprehensive plans shall remain in full force and effect but shall be brought into conformance with this chapter prior to July 1, 2017.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter is construed to supersede or diminish any regulatory or planning authority granted or delegated to a state agency by state or federal statute.