R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-18.1-27

All prosecutions of violations under the provisions of this chapter shall be instituted by the director and be directed by him or her, and all penalties recovered for the violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the treasury of the state. In prosecutions for violation of any provisions of this chapter commenced by the director, it is not necessary that he or she enter into recognizance or give surety for costs to prosecute these violations.