R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-6-4 — Warrant for collection of tax

The general treasurer shall immediately issue and affix to the copy his or her warrant
under his or her hand, and which does not need to be under seal, directed to the collector
of the city or town, commanding him or her, in the name of the state, to collect the
several sums expressed in the warrant against each person’s name, by the time as by
law is limited, and to pay over the sums to him or her or his or her successors in
office.