§ 23-23.6-2 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-23.6-2

   § 23-23.6-2  Definitions. – For purposes of this chapter:

   (1) "Department" means the department of health.

   (2) "Director" means the director of health, or his or herdesignee.

   (3) "Ice arena" means any building with a roof and partiallyor fully enclosed sides which contains an ice rink.

   (4) "Operator" means the person designated by the owner asresponsible for the day to day operation of the ice arena.

   (5) "Owner" means the person having legal title to propertyand/or buildings. For purposes of publicly owned property only, the owner shallbe defined to be the chief executive officer of the state or municipal agencywhich owns, leases or controls the use of the property.

   (6) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership,firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, agency,political subdivision of this state, and other state or political subdivisionor agency, and the legal successor, representative, agent, or agency of theforegoing.

   (7) "Resurfacing machine" means any internal combustionengine-powered machine used for modifying the ice rink surface.