§ 35-12-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent:
(1) “Accounts” means accounts receivable, representing amounts due or owing to the university from contracts with the federal government or other independent entities for research activities undertaken by the university, the obligation for the payment of which accounts has arisen.
(2) “Corporation” means the governmental agency and public instrumentality authorized, created, and established pursuant to § 35-12-4.
(3) “Notes” means the notes, securities, or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness issued by the corporation pursuant to this chapter, all of which shall be issued under the name of or known as obligations of the “university of Rhode Island research corporation”.
(4) “State” means the state of Rhode Island.
(5) “University” means the university of Rhode Island.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 324, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 35-12 - University of Rhode Island Research Corporation
Section 35-12-1. - Short title.
Section 35-12-2. - Purpose and findings.
Section 35-12-3. - Definitions.
Section 35-12-4. - Creation — Powers — Construction of chapter — Termination.
Section 35-12-5. - General powers.
Section 35-12-6. - Additional powers.
Section 35-12-7. - Directors and officers.
Section 35-12-8. - Notes of the corporation.
Section 35-12-9. - Security for notes.
Section 35-12-10. - Trust funds.
Section 35-12-11. - Exemption from taxation.
Section 35-12-12. - Notes as legal investments.
Section 35-12-13. - Agreement of the state.
Section 35-12-14. - Credit of the state.
Section 35-12-15. - Sale of accounts.
Section 35-12-16. - Annual report and audit.
Section 35-12-17. - Chapter controlling over inconsistent provisions.
Section 35-12-18. - Construction with other statutes.