R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-10-32: Enforcement of chapter.

The division is specifically charged with the enforcement of this chapter; shall investigate all complaints for violations of the provisions of this chapter; shall hold a hearing upon any complaint for any violation of the chapter within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint; and render a decision, in writing, within ten (10) days from the close of the hearing. If the division finds that any of the provisions of this chapter have been violated, it shall immediately institute any criminal prosecution that the violation warrants.