Rhode Island General Laws 45-31.1-10. Definitions
The following definitions govern the terms included in this chapter:
(1) “Codes” means any and all rules, resolutions, regulations, and/or ordinances of the community involving, directly or indirectly, the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the community.
(2) “Community” means a city or town.
(3) “Federal government” means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.
(4) “Legislative body” means the city council or town council.
(5) “Redevelopment agency” means that agency created by § 45-31-9 as amended.
History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 190, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-31.1-10
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8