R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-6.1-1: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Director” means the director of health of the state and also his or her agents and servants authorized by law or by lawful direction of the director to perform any act or to do any thing under the terms of any particular provision of this title or chapter 2 of title 21 with respect to powers, duties or obligations specifically imposed upon the director.

(2) “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, trust or trustee, partnership, or association.