§ 11-37.3-1 — § 11-37.3-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 11-37.3-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 11: Criminal Offenses
• Ch. 11-37.3: Child Safe Zones

Text

§ 11-37.3-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Employee� means an individual hired directly by the entity; a contractual employee of the entity; an individual hired by a third party who has contracted with the entity; an independent contractor of the entity; or a volunteer of the entity.

(2) "Child Safe Zone� means the following entities:

(i) Any private, municipal, county, or state fair or carnival;

(ii) Any children's arcade, amusement center having coin-or token-operated devices for entertainment, movie theatre, or facilities providing programs or services intended primarily for minors;

(iii) A public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school, child care facility, or public library:

(iv) Any place intended primarily for use by minors including, but not limited to, a playground, a children's play area, recreational or sport-related activity area, a swimming or wading pool, or a beach; and

(v) Any healthcare facility intended primarily for minors.

(3) "Minor� means a person under the age of eighteen (18) years old.

(4) "Offender� means a person who is, or is required to be, registered as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction and whose victim was a minor.

Legislative History

P.L. 2014, ch. 506, § 1.