Rhode Island General Laws 42-8.2-1. Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) “Document” means a gubernatorial proclamation or executive order and an order, regulation, rule, certificate, license or similar instrument, issued, prescribed or promulgated by a state agency, or any proposed administrative rule or regulation;
(2) “Office” means the office of the secretary of state;
(3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, association or corporation;
(4) “State agency” means an executive department, independent board, bureau, agency, institution, commission or separate office of the executive or legislative branch of government but not the judicial branch of government.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 264, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-8.2-1
- 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.