R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-605: Par value per share.

Solely for the purpose of any statute or regulation imposing any tax or fee based upon the capitalization of a corporation, unless otherwise stated in the articles of incorporation, all authorized shares of a corporation organized under this chapter are deemed to have a nominal or par value of one cent ($0.01) per share. If any federal or other statute or regulation applicable to a particular corporation requires that the shares of such corporation have a par value, such shares have the par value determined by the board of directors in order to satisfy the requirements of such statute or regulation.