§ 44-52-2 - Definitions. [Contingent repeal – See notes following § 44-52-1.]. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 44-52-2

   § 44-52-2  Definitions. [Contingentrepeal – See notes following § 44-52-1.]. – Except where the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases asused in this chapter have the following meaning:

   (1) "Administrator" means the tax administrator.

   (2) "Gross patient revenue" means the gross amount receivedon a cash basis by the provider from all patient care or laboratory servicesand other gross operating income. Charitable contributions, fund raisingproceeds, and endowment support shall not be considered as "gross patientrevenue".

   (3) "Person" means any individual, corporation, company,association, partnership, joint stock association, and the legal successorthereof.

   (4) "Provider" means a licensed facility or operator,including a government facility or operator, subject to a provider assessmentunder this chapter.

   (5) "Provider assessment" means the assessment imposed upongross patient revenue pursuant to this chapter.