Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 6A-7 > Part 7 – Miscellaneous Provisions

Agricultural land: means land conforming to the definition of agricultural land set forth in § 42-82-2. See Rhode Island General Laws 2-23.2-2
Agricultural operation: means any activity defined as an agricultural operation in § 2-23-4. See Rhode Island General Laws 2-23.2-2
Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
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.
Development right: means a development right conforming to the definition of a development right as set forth in § 42-82-2. See Rhode Island General Laws 2-23.2-2
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.