Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-17, the Department of Environmental Management Environmental Police Officers, harbormasters, and police officers have the authority to enforce state laws and regulations on all tidal and non-tidal waters of the state. In his/her jurisdiction, an enforcement officer has the authority to stop and board any vessel to check for compliance with state law.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-1.6