§ 23-21.1-1 — § 23-21.1-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-21.1-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-21.1: Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches

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§ 23-21.1-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Bathing beach� shall mean any area or tract of land, which is used in connection with swimming and/or bathing in any waters of the state except that land contiguous to the Atlantic Ocean provided:

(i) It is open to the public with or without permit and/or payment of a fee;

(ii) It is maintained as a private club or association requiring membership fees or dues; or

(iii) It is maintained with or without charge for the recreation of groups of ten (10) or more children.

(2) "Bathing water� shall mean fresh, salt, or estuarine water adjacent to any bathing beach within the state, except the Atlantic Ocean.

(3) "Department� shall mean the Rhode Island Department of Health.

(4) "Director� shall mean the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents.

Legislative History

P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 65.