# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-5: Localized service defined

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-5
- **Heading:** Localized service defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-42 / Section 28-42-5

## Text

Service is deemed to be localized within a state if:

(1) The service is performed entirely within that state; or

(2) The service is performed both within and out of that state, but the service performed out of that state is incidental to the individual€™s service within the state; for example, is temporary or transitory in nature or consists of isolated transactions.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-1 § 28-42-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-2 § 28-42-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-3 § 28-42-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-4 § 28-42-4. Services performed partly outside state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-5 § 28-42-5. Localized service defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6 § 28-42-6. Service by residents performed entirely outside state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6.1 § 28-42-6.1. Service by U.S. citizens performed outside United States for American employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-7 § 28-42-7. Independent contractor and employee distinguished.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-8 § 28-42-8. Exemptions from €œemployment.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-9 § 28-42-9. Maritime services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-10 § 28-42-10. Services performed by students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-11 § 28-42-11. Employees of agents and contractors of employing units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-12 § 28-42-12. Election by exempt employer to become subject to provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-13 § 28-42-13. State employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-13.md)

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