R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-4-7: Town of East Providence — Powers conferred.

In addition to any authority and powers conferred upon city or town councils by this title, the city council of East Providence is hereby further authorized to regulate by ordinance speed limits, management, and control of all vessels on the public waters within the jurisdiction of the city, the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings, fix permit fees for anchorages and moorings, and to provide penalties, in accordance with the provisions of § 46-4-4, for the violation of any of the provisions of the ordinances pertaining thereto.