R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.5-5: Practices for which license is required.

(a) An annual license shall be issued by the department to persons meeting the qualifications set by the department and paying the required fees.

(b) No person shall engage in motor vehicle glass repair, or advertise or represent in any form or manner that he, she, or it is a motor vehicle glass repair shop, unless such person possesses a current valid license to operate or conduct a motor vehicle glass repair shop issued under this chapter.

(c) Any motor vehicle glass repair to be performed in the state shall be performed by a licensed motor vehicle glass repair shop pursuant to this chapter.