Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Critical retail businesses

– Food and beverage stores (e.g. supermarkets; liquor, specialty food, bodega and
convenience stores; farmers’ markets; food banks and pantries)
– Pharmacies and medical supply stores, compassion centers
– Pet supply stores
– Printing shops, mail and delivery stores and operations, office supply
– Gas stations
– Laundromats
– Electronics and telecommunications stores
– Industrial, construction, agricultural/seafood equipment and supply stores, hardware
stores, general power equipment
– Funeral homes
– Auto repair and supply
– Banks and credit unions
– Firearms stores
– Healthcare and public safety professional uniform stores
– And other stores and businesses identified as critical by the Department of Business
Regulation.