The division of gaming and athletics licensing may in the first instance make decisions and issue orders as may to it seem proper in the administration of the provisions of laws that shall be, from time to time, assigned to its direction by the governor. Any person or persons aggrieved by a decision or order of the division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have the right to appeal to the racing and athletics hearing board by filing an appeal in writing with the board within seven (7) days from the service of the order or decision appealed from.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-2-3