R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-9-2

Each organization shall keep the property described in § 30-9-1 intact and in proper repair and in good condition; and the commanding officers of companies, batteries, or similar detachments of the national guard shall each be allowed to expend annually a sum not to exceed three dollars ($3.00) per member in keeping the property of their respective organizations in proper repair and good condition; the sums so allowed shall be based upon the average membership in these units for the year ending June 30th in each year, to be submitted by the adjutant general to each organization commander in July of each year, all of these moneys to be paid upon approval of the adjutant general after his or her receipt of proper vouchers; but the adjutant general shall not allow these sums, or any part thereof, unless the property has been kept in proper repair and in good condition, and unless duties have been properly performed.