§ 42-63.1-2 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-63.1-2

   § 42-63.1-2  Definitions. – For the purposes of this chapter:

   (1) "Consideration" means the monetary charge for the use ofspace devoted to transient lodging accommodations.

   (2) "Corporation" means the Rhode Island economic developmentcorporation.

   (3) "District" means the regional tourism districts set forthin § 42-63.1-5.

   (4) "Hotel" means any facility offering a minimum of three(3) rooms for which the public may, for a consideration, obtain transientlodging accommodations. The term "hotel" shall include hotels, motels, touristhomes, tourist camps, lodging houses, and inns and shall exclude schools,hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, and chronic care centers.

   (5) "Occupancy" means a person, firm or corporation's use ofspace ordinarily used for transient lodging accommodations not to exceed thirty(30) days. Excluded from "occupancy" is the use of space for which the occupanthas a written lease for the space, which lease covers a rental period of twelve(12) months or more.

   (6) "Tax" means the hotel tax imposed by subsection44-18-36.1(a).