R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-62-11

All money received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes or as revenues, receipts, or income, shall be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in the proceedings under which the bonds or notes are authorized. Any officer with whom, or any bank or trust company with which, any money shall be deposited as trustee of it shall hold and apply the money for its purposes, subject to the applicable provisions of this chapter, the proceedings authorizing the bonds or notes, and the trust agreement securing those bonds or notes, if any.