Rhode Island General Laws Title 39. Public Utilities and Carriers § 39-14.2-18. Controlling authority

(1) Establishing any licensing or registration requirement or imposing any charge, fee, or tax on transportation network companies, transportation network company operators, or personal vehicles;

(2) Requiring a TNC driver to obtain a business license or any other type of similar authorization to operate within the jurisdiction; or

(3) Subjecting transportation network companies to the city, town, or local entity's rate, entry, operation, or other requirements; provided, however, that cities and towns may continue to impose excise taxes upon the legal owners of vehicles used to provide TNC services in a manner consistent with previous such taxation of private motor vehicles.