Rhode Island General Laws Title 37. Public Property and Works § 37-2.6-2. Definitions

(1) “ Boycott” means to blacklist, divest from, sanction, or otherwise refuse to deal with a person, firm, or entity, or a public entity of a foreign state, when the action is based on race, color, religion, gender, or nationality of the targeted person, firm, entity, or public entity of a foreign state. Boycott does not include:

(2) “ Public entity” means the state, or any political subdivisions of the state, including, but not limited to, any of its agencies, departments, institutions, or school districts.

(3) A “ jurisdiction with whom the state can enjoy open trade” means states that are members of the World Trade Organization.