R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11.1-6: Issuance and renewal of registration.

(a) A registration issued by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for one year from the date on which it was issued or for another period of time as determined by the department.

(b) Every mobile food establishment operator who or that desires to renew a registration for the next year shall apply for renewal upon a form furnished by the department, accompanied by a fee to be set by the department in regulations, and containing information that is required by the department.

(c) Renewal of a registration may be subject to the same provisions as the initial application.