2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 29 - Libraries
CHAPTER 29-7 - State Publications Clearinghouse
§ 29-7-2 - Definitions.

SECTION 29-7-2

   § 29-7-2  Definitions. – As used in this chapter:

   (1) "Depository library" means a library designated to collect, maintain, and make available state publications to the general public. The clearinghouse director shall consider the geography of the state when designating depository libraries;

   (2) "Printed" means any form of printing and duplicating, regardless of format, with the exception of correspondence, and interoffice and intraoffice memoranda;

   (3) "State agency" means any state office, whether legislative, executive, or judicial, including, but not limited to, any constitutional officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, and/or any other agency which expends state appropriated funds; and

   (4) "State publication" means any publication regardless of physical form or characteristics produced, made available electronically, printed, purchased, or authorized for distribution by a state agency, except those determined by the issuing agency to be required for official use only for administrative or operational purposes.