The division of motor vehicles is authorized to take possession of any registration card, permit, license, or registration plate issued by it upon expiration, revocation, cancellation, or suspension, or which is fictitious, or which has been unlawfully or erroneously issued.
Seizure of documents and plates
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-2-15., under Chapter 31-2 Division of Motor Vehicles.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-2-15.