TITLE 23
Health and Safety
CHAPTER 23-7.1
Rodent Control and Eradication
SECTION 23-7.1-3
§ 23-7.1-3 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, unless the context
otherwise requires, be construed as follows:
(1) "Director" means the director of the department of
health, or any subordinate or subordinates to whom he or she has delegated the
powers and duties vested in him or her by this chapter.
(2) "Federal government" means the government of the United
States of America.
(3) "Local communities" means any cities and towns of Rhode
Island.
(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, private corporation,
association, partnership, municipal corporation, or any other entity recognized
by the law as a subject of rights and duties.
(5) "Rodent" means rats, mice, and/or bats.
(6) "State" means the government of the state of Rhode Island.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1968, ch. 277, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-45-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39,
§ 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-7.1-3.)
