R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-9-21

The provisions of §§ 21-9-2 and 21-9-12(1)(i) restricting the sale, possession, or control of any frozen dessert or frozen dessert mix to licensed persons shall not apply to the transfer of a frozen dessert or milk shake by a retailer to a purchaser, or to common carriers or to warehouse operators while engaged in lawfully transporting or storing the frozen desserts and/or frozen dessert mixes, or to any employee of any of those persons acting within the scope of his or her employment.