Pawn shops operating in Rhode Island are licensed and regulated by the local municipalities in which they operate. The Rhode Island State Statutes are available to read online at the official website of the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Licensing and Regulatory Authority: Local Municipality
Rhode Island State Statutes
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/
Rhode Island State Contact
Scott Frye scott@pawnri.com