R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-28-3

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 46-28-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning:

(1)"Council" means the Rhode Island rivers council.

(2)"River" means a flowing body of water or estuary or a section, portion, or tributary thereof, including streams, creeks, brooks, ponds, and small lakes.

(3)"Watershed" means a land area which because of its topography, soil type, and drainage patterns acts as a collector of raw waters which regorge or replenish rivers and existing or planned public water supplies.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-28-3

P.L. 1991, ch. 198, § 1.