R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-35.1-21: Prosecution of violations.

It shall be the duty of the director to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute every person who violates those provisions. Whenever a complaint is made by the department, or by any of its authorized agents of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, they shall not be required to furnish surety for costs, nor are they liable for costs on that complaint.