Rhode Island General Laws 23-7.1-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as follows:
(1) “Director” means the director of the department of health, or any subordinate or subordinates to whom he or she has delegated the powers and duties vested in him or her by this chapter.
(2) “Federal government” means the government of the United States of America.
(3) “Local communities” means any cities and towns of Rhode Island.
(4) “Person” means any individual, firm, private corporation, association, partnership, municipal corporation, or any other entity recognized by the law as a subject of rights and duties.
(5) “Rodent” means rats, mice, and/or bats.
(6) “State” means the government of the state of Rhode Island.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 277, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-45-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-7.1-3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-7.1-3
- 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.
- Director: means the director of the department of health, or any subordinate or subordinates to whom he or she has delegated the powers and duties vested in him or her by this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-7.1-3
- 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.
- State: means the government of the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-7.1-3
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8