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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following definitions apply in the interpretation of the provisions of this chapter:
(1) “ Director” means the director of health of the state or his or her duly authorized agent.
(2) “ Food” means:
(i) Articles used for food or drink for people or other animals;
(ii) Chewing gum; and
(iii) Articles used for components of any such article.
(3) “ Food business” includes any establishment or place, whether fixed or mobile, where food or ice is held, processed, manufactured, packaged, prepared, displayed, served, transported, or sold.
(4) “ Person” includes any individual, group of individuals, firm, corporation, association, partnership or private or public entity, including a district, county, city, town, or other governmental unit or its agent, and in the case of a corporation, any individual having active and general supervision of the properties of that corporation.
(5) “ Service” upon a corporation under §§ 23-1-20 and 23-1-21 is deemed to include service upon both the corporation and upon the person having active and general supervision of the properties of the corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-1-28. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-1-28/
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