# R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-2: Definitions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-2
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 37 / Chapter 37-18 / Section 37-18-2

## Text

(a) €œCorporation€ means the Narragansett Indian land management corporation established by § 37-18-3.

(b) €œFederal recognition€ means the formal acknowledgement of the existence of an American Indian tribe pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 1707 and 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 83.

(c) €œImprovement€ means land preparation and provision of public improvements such as streets, sewers, and water lines needed for commercial and residential development.

(d) €œIndian€ means those descendants of the individuals named on the list established pursuant to the Acts of 1880, ch. 800, § 4.

(e) €œIndian corporation€ means the Rhode Island non-business corporation known as the Narragansett Tribe of Indians.

(f) €œLand use plan€ means the plan established by the division of statewide planning and accepted by the town and the corporation.

(g) €œSecretary of the interior€ means the secretary of the United States department of the interior.

(h) €œState€ means the state of Rhode Island.

(i) €œTown€ means the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-1 § 37-18-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-2 § 37-18-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-3 § 37-18-3. Corporation established €” Passage to state upon cessation of business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-4 § 37-18-4. Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-5 § 37-18-5. Board of directors €” Annual report €” Oath €” Officers €” Quorum and required vote €” Meetings and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-6 § 37-18-6. Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-7 § 37-18-7. Transfer of property €” Restrictions on use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-8 § 37-18-8. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-9 § 37-18-9. Exemption from taxation €” Payments in lieu of taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-10 § 37-18-10. Land use plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-11 § 37-18-11. Civil and criminal jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-12 § 37-18-12. Expiration of the corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-13 § 37-18-13. Transfer of land to Indian tribe.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-14 § 37-18-14. Transfer of state land to the Indian tribes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-14.md)

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