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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When used in this chapter:
(1) “Adequate” means that which is needed to accomplish the intended purpose in keeping with good public health practice.
(2) “CCAP” means the child care assistance program administered by the Rhode Island department of human services.
(3) “Day camp” means a camp operated for less than twenty-four (24) hours in any one day, not including family day care homes as defined in § 23-28.1-5 or child day care centers as defined in § 23-75-2 and accepts the CCAP payment rates established in § 40-6.2-1.1. Day campers will be limited to two (2) overnight programs per week.
(4) “Department” means the department of human services.
(5) “Director” means the director of the department of human services.
(6) “Residential camp” means a camp which provides overnight facilities and accepts the CCAP payment rates established in § 40-6.2-1.1.
(7) “Youth camp” means any day camp or residential camp that conducts a program for ten (10) or more campers and accepts the CCAP payment rates established in § 40-6.2-1.1.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-21.2-1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-21-2-1/
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