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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Corporation” means the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation;
(2) “Department” means the department of environmental management;
(3) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management;
(4) “Post-consumer waste” has the meaning given “Post-consumer content” in § 37-2-76.1(2).
(5) “Telephone directory” means a softcover listing of telephone numbers and addresses by telephone listing territories commonly listed alphabetically or by occupation and distributed to households and businesses on behalf of telecommunications utilities or private advertisers; and
(6) “Telephone directory distributor” means any party which distributes telephone directories within the state, and shall include the principal of the party if the party is an agent and the principal is located or doing business in the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-18.8-2.1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-18-8-2-1/
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