§ 42-117-3 — § 42-117-3. Definitions.

§ 42-117-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Economic development corporationâ€� is the Rhode Island economic development corporation set forth in § 42-64-4.

(2) "Person� means any natural person, company, corporation, partnership, or any type of business entity.

(3) "Project of critical economic concern� means an undertaking designated by the economic development corporation to be significant, in its operational stage, by its ability to enhance, promote, and encourage business, commerce, and industry in Rhode Island and to stimulate jobs and relieve underemployment and unemployment in Rhode Island.

(4) "State agency� means any office, department, board, commission, bureau, division, authority, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of the state.

Legislative History

P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.