R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-19-5 — Suspension or revocation of permit — New permit

Whenever any person fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or chapter
18 of this title, the tax administrator upon a hearing, after giving the person at
least five (5) days’ notice, in writing, specifying the time and place of the hearing
and requiring the person to show cause why his or her permit or permits should not
be revoked, may revoke or suspend any one or more of the permits held by the person.
The notice may be served personally or by mail. The tax administrator shall not issue
a new permit after the revocation of a permit unless the tax administrator is satisfied
that the former holder of the permit will comply with the provisions of this chapter
and chapter 18 of this title; and in this case the tax administrator may require the
filing of a bond with surety or the deposit of a security as the tax administrator
deems necessary to assure compliance with those chapters.