Rhode Island General Laws Title 6. Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions § 6-36-3. Definitions

(1) “Commodity” means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, article of commerce, or any other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale;

(2) “Department” means the department of attorney general of this state;

(3) “Documentary material” means any original or copy of any book, record, memorandum, paper communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or other tangible document or recording;

(4) “Investigative demand” or “demand” means an investigative demand pursuant to § 6-36-9(b);

(5) “Person” means any natural person or the estate of any natural person; or trust or association of persons, whether formal or otherwise; or any corporation, partnership, company, or any other legal or commercial entity;

(6) “Public body” means the state of Rhode Island; any of its public agencies; cities and towns; its other political subdivisions; and other authorities;

(7) “Service” means any kind of activity performed in whole or in part for financial gain including, but not limited to, personal services;

(8) “Trade or commerce” means any economic activity of any type whatsoever involving any commodity or service or business activity whatsoever.