§ 42-132-2 — § 42-132-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 42-132-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-132: Business Fast-Start Office

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§ 42-132-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Department� means the secretary of state's office.

(2) "Director� means the director of the secretary of state's first stop business information center.

(3) "License� means any certificate, permit, or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in any business activity, except occupational licenses.

(4) "Occupational license� means any certificate, permit, or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in a profession, occupation, or field of endeavor that is issued by an occupational licensing agency.

(5) "Occupational licensing agency� means any board, commission, committee, or other agency of this state that is established for the primary purpose of regulating the admission or conduct of persons in a particular profession, occupation, or field of endeavor, and is authorized to issue and revoke licenses. The term does not include a state agency or department that issues permits or licenses as only part of its regular function.

(6) "Office� means the first stop business information center.

Legislative History

P.L. 2001, ch. 117, § 1.