Rhode Island General Laws 21-13-1. Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) “Director” means the director of health or his or her duly authorized agent.
(2) “Person” means the state, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual partnership, or other entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3804, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-13-1; P.L. 1963, ch. 74, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-13-1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.