§ 42-81-3 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-81-3

   § 42-81-3  Definitions. – For the purpose of this chapter:

   (1) "Liquid fossil fuel" means heating oils, light and heavydiesel oil, motor gasoline, propane, butane, residual fuel oils, kerosene andaviation fuels.

   (2) "Prime supplier" means any individual, trustee, agency,partnership, association, corporation, company, municipality, politicalsubdivision, or other legal entity, which makes the first sale of any liquidfossil fuel into the state distribution system for consumption within the state.

   (3) "Set-aside" means that amount of liquid fossil fuel notexceeding five percent (5%) of the prime supplier's monthly volume that shallbe held for use by the state under the provisions of this chapter.