Rhode Island General Laws 42-17.6-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Administrative penalty” means a monetary penalty not to exceed the civil penalty specified by statute or, where not specified by statute, an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management or his or her duly authorized agent.
(3) “Person” means any agency or political subdivision of the state, any state, public or private corporation or authority, individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, partnership, association, or other entity or any group thereof or any officer, employee or agent thereof.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 243, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-17.6-1
- 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.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.