R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-10-2: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Aquaculture” refers to the cultivation, rearing, or propagation of aquatic plants or animals under either natural or artificial conditions;

(2) “CRMC” means the coastal resources management council;

(3) “Director” or “department” means the director of or the department of environmental management;

(4) “MFC” means the marine fisheries council;

(5) “Water column” means the vertical extent of water, including the surface thereof, above a designated area of submerged bottom land.