R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-6-1: Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter:

(1) “Company”, “control”, and “subsidiary” have the meaning set forth in the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, 12 U.S.C. § 1841 et seq.

(2) “Rhode Island bank-holding company” means any company, association, partnership, corporation, or any other entity, however formed, that controls a regulated institution.