R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-21-1: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows:

(1) “Department” means the department of health.

(2) “Director” means the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents.

(3) “Person” means any individual, firm, copartnership, association, or private or municipal corporation.

(4) “Recreation facility or use” includes, but is not limited to, hotels, motels, motor courts or inns, tourist cabin establishments, camping areas, amusement places, bathing beaches, mobile recreational vehicle facilities, and parks.