R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-13

Subject to the provisions of §§ 36-12-6 — 36-12-14, the director is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper to give effect to the intent and purposes of §§ 36-12-6 — 36-12-14, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to establish an effective date or dates for the insurance coverage provided hereunder.