§ 46-28-3. 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:
(1) “Council” means the Rhode Island rivers council.
(2) “River” means a flowing body of water or estuary or a section, portion, or tributary thereof, including streams, creeks, brooks, ponds, and small lakes.
(3) “Watershed” means a land area which because of its topography, soil type, and drainage patterns acts as a collector of raw waters which regorge or replenish rivers and existing or planned public water supplies.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 198, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-28 - The Rhode Island Rivers Council
Section 46-28-1. - Short title.
Section 46-28-2. - Legislative findings and declaration of public policy.
Section 46-28-3. - Definitions.
Section 46-28-4. - Establishment of council — Purpose.
Section 46-28-5. - Council created — Appointment of members.
Section 46-28-5.1. - Removal of members.
Section 46-28-6. - Officers of the council and quorum.
Section 46-28-7. - Powers and duties.
Section 46-28-7.1. - Power and duties of the state planning council.
Section 46-28-8. - Local watershed councils.
Section 46-28-9. - Annual council report and special reports.
Section 46-28-10. - Administrative support and staffing.
Section 46-28-11. - Liberal construction.
Section 46-28-12. - Powers of coastal resources management council.
Section 46-28-13. - Chapter does not abrogate or affect § 2-23-5.