Rhode Island General Laws Title 39. Public Utilities and Carriers § 39-11-1. Definitions

(1) “Airports and landing fields” means all airports and landing fields other than those owned by the state;

(2) “Charter carrier” means and includes all carriers for hire or compensation by air within this state not included in the definition of the term common carrier;

(3) “Common carrier” means and includes all carriers for hire or compensation by air that operate, or seek to operate, over fixed routes or between fixed termini within the state;

(4) “Person” means and includes any individual, co-partnership, association, corporation, or other form of organization and their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court.