§ 36-14.1-1 — § 36-14.1-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 36-14.1-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 36: Public Officers and Employees
• Ch. 36-14.1: State Vendors Providing Goods or Services to Public Officials

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§ 36-14.1-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Business entity� means a sole proprietorship, partnership, firm, corporation, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust, or any other entity recognized in law through which business for profit is conducted.

(2) "Procurement official� means an elected or appointed state official or employee who has the authority to make decisions concerning the purchasing of goods or services for a state agency or who has supervisory authority over the person empowered to make decisions concerning the purchase of goods or services for the state agency.

(3) "State agency� means a branch, department, division, agency, commission, board, office, bureau, or authority of the government of the state of Rhode Island.

(4) "State vendor� means:

(i) A person or business entity that sells goods or provides services to any state agency;

(ii) A person or business entity which has an ownership interest of ten percent (10%) or more in a business entity that sells goods or provides services to any state agency; or

(iii) A business entity that is a parent or subsidiary of a business entity that sells goods or provides services to any state agency.

Legislative History

P.L. 1987, ch. 487, § 1.