250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-3.12
Any property seized as part of an administrative inspection conducted pursuant to these Guidelines shall be logged into custody, and safely kept by the person effecting the seizure. The Department may retain seized evidence for that time which is reasonably necessary to prosecute any administrative actions or hearings. In the case of records, including computerized or other electronic records, the Department may retain the records or records storage and retrieval devices for a time reasonably necessary for the Department to inventory and duplicate the records. Property will be returned to the owner, if possible, once the use by the Department has been completed. Seized property such as wastes or other materials that present an environmental hazard may be confiscated and disposed of by the Department.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-3.12