Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-53-3. Definitions

(1) “ Airbag” means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system device that is part of a supplemental restraint system.

(2) “ Counterfeit supplemental restraint system component” means a replacement supplemental restraint system component, including, but not limited to, an airbag that displays a mark identical or substantially similar to the genuine mark of a motor vehicle manufacturer or a supplier of parts to the manufacturer of a motor vehicle without authorization from that manufacturer or supplier, respectively.

(3) “ Light manipulating system” means anything that would mask or cause the inaccurate indication of the airbag system status, condition, or operability.

(4) “ Nonfunctional airbag” means a replacement airbag that meets any of the following criteria:

(5) “ Person” means any natural person, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or other entity.

(6) “ Salvaged airbag” means an original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) non-deployed airbag that has been removed from a motor vehicle for use in another vehicle.

(7) “ Supplemental restraint system,” commonly referred to as an “SRS”, means a passive inflatable motor vehicle occupant crash protection system designed for use in conjunction with active restraint systems, as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 571.208. A supplemental restraint system includes one or more airbags and all components required to ensure that an airbag works as designed by the vehicle manufacturer, including both of the following: