When a motor vehicle is purchased out of state by a resident of this state, the owner of the vehicle shall have five (5) business days from the date of registering the vehicle to obtain a certificate of inspection as required by the provisions of this chapter.
Inspection of vehicles purchased outside the state
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-38-5., under Chapter 31-38 Inspection of Motor Vehicles.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-38-5.