R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-65-7 — Claims for refund — Hearing upon denial

(a) Any provider, subject to the provisions of this chapter, may file a claim for refund
with the tax administrator at any time within two (2) years after the surcharge has
been paid. If the tax administrator shall determine that the surcharge has been overpaid,
he or she shall make a refund with interest from the date of overpayment.
(b) Any provider whose claim for refund has been denied may, within thirty (30) days from
the date of the mailing by the administrator of the notice of the decision, request
a hearing and the administrator shall, as soon as practicable, set a time and place
for the hearing and shall notify the provider.