Rhode Island § 37-12.1-1 § 37-12.1-1. Definitions.

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§ 37-12.1-1 — § 37-12.1-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 37-12.1-1

Title 37Public Property and Works

Ch. 37-12.1Substitution of Security for Retained Earnings of Architects and Engineers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-12.1-1 (2026).

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§ 37-12.1-1. Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows:
(a) "Designersâ€� means any person, firm, or corporation duly authorized pursuant to the
            laws of this state to engage in the practice of architecture and/or engineering within
            this state.
         
(b) "Public works contractâ€� means a contract to perform design or planning services by
            a designer with the state, any agency, or governmental subdivisions thereof.
         
(c) "Retained earningsâ€� means any money or earned estimates withheld from a designer pursuant
            to the ter

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§ 37-12.1-1. Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows:

(a) "Designersâ€� means any person, firm, or corporation duly authorized pursuant to the laws of this state to engage in the practice of architecture and/or engineering within this state.

(b) "Public works contractâ€� means a contract to perform design or planning services by a designer with the state, any agency, or governmental subdivisions thereof.

(c) "Retained earningsâ€� means any money or earned estimates withheld from a designer pursuant to the terms of a public works contract.