Section 42-132-2 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter:
(1) "Director" means the director of the secretary of state's first stop business information center;(2) "Department" means the secretary of state's office;(3) "License" means any certificate, permit or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in any business activity, except occupational licenses;(4) "Occupational license" means any certificate, permit or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in a profession, occupation, or field of endeavor that is issued by an occupational licensing agency;(5) "Occupational licensing agency" means any board, commission, committee, or other agency of this state that is established for the primary purpose of regulating the admission or conduct of persons in a particular profession, occupation, or field of endeavor, and is authorized to issue and revoke licenses. The term does not include a state agency or department that issues permits or licenses as only part of its regular function;(6) "Office" means the first stop business information center.R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-2