§ 23-7.1-3 — § 23-7.1-3. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-7.1-3

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-7.1: Rodent Control and Eradication

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§ 23-7.1-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as follows:

(1) "Director� means the director of the department of health, or any subordinate or subordinates to whom he or she has delegated the powers and duties vested in him or her by this chapter.

(2) "Federal government� means the government of the United States of America.

(3) "Local communities� means any cities and towns of Rhode Island.

(4) "Person� means any individual, firm, private corporation, association, partnership, municipal corporation, or any other entity recognized by the law as a subject of rights and duties.

(5) "Rodent� means rats, mice, and/or bats.

(6) "State� means the government of the state of Rhode Island.

Legislative History

P.L. 1968, ch. 277, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-45-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-7.1-3.