§ 39-6.1-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Agent for the state” means and includes the department of transportation as agent for the state as that term is used in 49 U.S.C. § 1654 and any amendments to it.
(2) “Department” means the department of transportation or other appropriate state agency of this state.
(3) “Includes” and variants of it should be read as if the phrase “but is not limited to” were also set forth.
(4) “Persons” means individuals, corporations, partnerships, or foreign and domestic associations.
(5) “Rail properties” means assets or rights, both real and personal, owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a railroad that are used or useful in providing rail transportation service.
(6) “Rail service” means both freight and passenger service.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 28, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-6.1 - Railroad Preservation
Section 39-6.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-6.1-2. - General powers of department.
Section 39-6.1-3. - Assistance to rail lines.
Section 39-6.1-4. - Access to information.
Section 39-6.1-5. - Acquisition and necessity.
Section 39-6.1-6. - Operation, sale, or lease.
Section 39-6.1-7. - Interstate Commerce Commission certificate.
Section 39-6.1-8. - Title to property of railroads.
Section 39-6.1-9. - Sale of rail properties.
Section 39-6.1-10. - Cooperation between states.
Section 39-6.1-10.1. - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Section 39-6.1-11. - Cooperation between the department and local governmental units.
Section 39-6.1-12. - Federal funds — Appropriations.
Section 39-6.1-13. - Application for federal loans.
Section 39-6.1-14. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-6.1-15. - Purchase of rolling stock, equipment, and machinery.
Section 39-6.1-16. - Rebuilding, modernization, and maintenance of rail properties.
Section 39-6.1-17. - Authorization to contract to improve rail transportation service.
Section 39-6.1-18. - Disposition of acquired rail properties.