Rhode Island General Laws Title 30. Military Affairs and Defense § 30-25-13. Acceptance and administration of gifts

The director of human services may accept in the name of the state, and may administer, any devise, bequest, or gift that is to be expended for the general purposes of this chapter.  All sums received by devise, bequest, or gift from any person or corporation shall be deposited with the general treasurer, and by him or her kept in a special fund, to be known as “the veterans' cemetery fund”, and held subject to the order of the director.