R.I. Gen. Laws § 6A-9-110: Security interests arising under chapter 2 or 2.1.

A security interest arising under §§ 6A-2-401, 6A-2-505, 6A-2-711(3), or 6A-2.1-508(5) is subject to this chapter. However, until the debtor obtains possession of the goods:

(1) The security interest is enforceable, even if § 6A-9-203(b)(3) has not been satisfied;

(2) Filing is not required to perfect the security interest;

(3) The rights of the secured party after default by the debtor are governed by chapter 2 or 2.1 of this title; and

(4) The security interest has priority over a conflicting security interest created by the debtor.