Rhode Island General Laws 37-12.1-1. Definitions
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Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows:
(a) “Designers” means any person, firm, or corporation duly authorized pursuant to the laws of this state to engage in the practice of architecture and/or engineering within this state.
(b) “Public works contract” means a contract to perform design or planning services by a designer with the state, any agency, or governmental subdivisions thereof.
(c) “Retained earnings” means any money or earned estimates withheld from a designer pursuant to the terms of a public works contract.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 161, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 37-12.1-1
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- Public works contract: means a contract to perform design or planning services by a designer with the state, any agency, or governmental subdivisions thereof. See Rhode Island General Laws 37-12.1-1