R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-8-1: Definitions.

When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be construed as follows:

(1) “Licensing authority” means the department of environmental management.

(2) “Outboard motor” means any marine motor not permanently fastened to a boat so as to be an integral part of the boat and/or any marine motor which is portable.

(3) “Territorial limits” has the same meaning as defined in § 42-1-1.