R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-10-28: Appeals.

Any person aggrieved by any decision or ruling of the division may appeal it to the administrator of the division or his or her designee. A further appeal may then be made to the appropriate board of examiners. Any person aggrieved by any decision or ruling of the board may appeal it to the director of the department. Any further appeal from the action of the director is in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. For the purpose of this section the division is considered a person.