Whenever the owner of a motor vehicle rents a vehicle without a driver to another it shall be unlawful for the lessee to permit any other person to operate the vehicle without the permission of the owner.
Operation by person other than lessee
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-34-3., under Chapter 31-34 Responsibility of Owners of Rental Vehicles.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-34-3.