§ 31-52-1 — § 31-52-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 31-52-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 31: Motor and Other vehicles
• Ch. 31-52: Funeral Procession Act

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§ 31-52-1. Definitions.

(a) "Funeral director� and "funeral establishment� shall have the same meanings set forth in chapter 5-33.2-1 of the general laws.

(b) "Funeral escort� means a person or entity that provides escort services for funeral processions, including, but not limited to, law enforcement personnel and agencies.

(c) "Funeral escort vehicle� means any motor vehicle properly equipped pursuant to this chapter and which escorts a funeral procession.

(d) "Funeral lead vehicle� means any motor vehicle, including a funeral hearse, properly equipped pursuant to this chapter, leading and facilitating the movement of a funeral procession.

(e) "Funeral procession� means two (2) or more vehicles accompanying the body or the cremated remains of a deceased person, in the daylight hours, including a funeral lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle.

Legislative History

P.L. 2008, ch. 396, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 239, § 34.