R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4-24 — Rule as to situs of tangible personal property

(a) All ratable tangible personal property shall be taxed to the owner of the property
in the town or city in which the property has been situated for the larger portion
of the twelve (12) months ending with the date of assessment. If any tangible personal
property has not been situated in any one town or city for the larger portion of the
twelve (12) months ending with the date of assessment, then the tangible personal
property shall be taxed in the town or city where the property is stored, garaged,
or permanently situated at the time of assessment.
(b) Any tax or portion of a tax under this section in arrears at the time of application
or renewal is cause for the clerk of any city or town to refuse to grant or renew
any license created under the ordinances of the city or town.