R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-8.1-14: Board of registration for professional land surveyors — Unlawful practices.

It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice land surveying in this state, as defined by this chapter, or to use in connection with his or her name or assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a land surveyor unless that person is registered or exempted from registration under the provisions of this chapter.