R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-68-2: Definitions.

When used in this chapter, these terms shall have the following meaning:

(1) “Commission” means the Rhode Island state building code commission;

(2) “Office” means the Rhode Island office of energy resources; and

(3) “Solar energy permit” means a standard application used by municipalities that covers both the building and electrical permit aspects of a solar photovoltaic system installation.