R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-33.2-19: Appeals.

Any person aggrieved by any decision or ruling of the division may appeal that decision 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 that board may appeal the decision to the director of the department. Any further appeal from the action of the director shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, “administrative procedures act.” The division shall be considered a person for the purposes of this section.