§ 4-3-1. Definitions.
For the purpose of §§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-11 the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) “Director” means the director of environmental management or the director’s authorized agent.
(2) “Garbage” means putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods including animal carcasses or parts,
(3) “Person” means the state, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity.
History of Section.P.L. 1954, ch. 3355, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 4-3-1; P.L. 1987, ch. 78, § 13.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Section 4-3-2. - Applicability of §§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-11.
Section 4-3-3. - Permit required to feed garbage.
Section 4-3-4. - Application for permit — Fee.
Section 4-3-5. - Requirements for permit.
Section 4-3-6. - Cooking or treatment of garbage.
Section 4-3-7. - Revocation or denial of permits.
Section 4-3-8. - Access of inspectors to property.
Section 4-3-9. - Maintenance and examination of records.
Section 4-3-10. - Enforcement — Rules and regulations.
Section 4-3-11. - Penalty for violations.
Section 4-3-12. - Approval of feeding sites by a city or town council.