Rhode Island General Laws Title 16. Education § 16-52-1. Rules and regulations--Property and highways

The board of governors for higher education shall make rules and regulations for the control and use of all public properties and highways under its care, and for violations of those rules and regulations; penalties, not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) and costs for any one offense, shall be imposed by any district court or police court in the city or town where the violation occurs; and in general, the board may do all acts needed for the proper execution of the powers and duties granted to and imposed upon the board by the terms of this chapter.