2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process
Section 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 corporation" 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.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.)
