§ 42-35.1-2. Definitions.
As used in this section:
(1) “Agency” means each state board, commission, department, or officer authorized by law to make regulations or to determine contested cases;
(2) “Proposed regulation” means a proposal by an agency for a new regulation or for a change in, addition to, or repeal of an existing regulation;
(3) “Regulation” means each agency statement of general applicability, without regard to its designation, that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of agency. The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior regulation but does not include; (i) Statements concerning only the internal management of any agency and not affecting private rights of procedures available to the public, (ii) Declaratory ruling; (iii) Intra-agency or interagency memoranda; (iv) An order;
(4) “Small business” shall have the same meaning as in § 42-35-1.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 229, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 230, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-35.1 - Small Business Regulatory Fairness in Administrative Procedures
Section 42-35.1-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-35.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 42-35.1-3. - Economic impact statements.
Section 42-35.1-4. - Regulatory flexibility — Flexibility analysis required.
Section 42-35.1-5. - Small business enforcement ombudsman.
Section 42-35.1-6. - Judicial review.