R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-42
Notwithstanding the licensure, certification, or registration renewal dates specified in statutes governing assisted living residences, health care facilities, professions and occupations administered by the department of health, the director of health may, by regulation, set the dates for licensure, certification, or registration renewals for classes of these assisted living residences, health care facilities, professions and occupations for administrative purposes. Further, the director of health may prorate or otherwise alter those fees to allow for the appropriate implementation of the revisions; provided, however, that the fees charged shall be no greater than would otherwise be allowed for by statute for the relative period of licensure, certification, or registration.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-42