R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-54-11.1: Inactive list.

A physician assistant licensed to practice who does not intend to engage in the practice of his or her profession during any year, upon written request to the board, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list, and shall not be required to register annually or pay any renewal as long as he or she remains inactive. Any physician assistant included in the inactive list as provided in this section shall be restored to active status by the administrator upon filing of a written request accompanied by the renewal fee.