R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-2: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Department” means the secretary of state’s office.

(2) “Director” means the director of the secretary of state’s first stop business information center.

(3) “License” means any certificate, permit, or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in any business activity, except occupational licenses.

(4) “Occupational license” means any certificate, permit, or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in a profession, occupation, or field of endeavor that is issued by an occupational licensing agency.

(5) “Occupational licensing agency” means any board, commission, committee, or other agency of this state that is established for the primary purpose of regulating the admission or conduct of persons in a particular profession, occupation, or field of endeavor, and is authorized to issue and revoke licenses. The term does not include a state agency or department that issues permits or licenses as only part of its regular function.

(6) “Office” means the first stop business information center.