(a)  “Construction, erection, alteration or reparation” and “constructed, erected, altered or repaired,” as used in this chapter, means excavation and demolition preparatory to actual construction, erection, alteration, or reparation, except where used in the phrase “actual and visible commencement, by excavation or otherwise, of such construction, erection, alteration or reparation,” in § 34-28-7 and § 34-28-10, which phrase shall be construed to include the excavation or otherwise, but not demolition.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-28-34

  • Person: as used in this chapter means corporations, partnerships, or other organizations or entities, except that the words "individual person" means only a natural person. See Rhode Island General Laws 34-28-34

(b)  “Mortgage” as used in this chapter means construction mortgages, so called, which are given to secure the payment of a sum certain which is to be advanced at stated times or intervals.

(c)  “Person” as used in this chapter means corporations, partnerships, or other organizations or entities, except that the words “individual person” means only a natural person.

History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 235, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 197, § 5.