R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4.2-3 — Definitions

Wherever used in this chapter:
(1) “Historic and industrial mill building” means an industrial building built prior to
January 1, 1949 and meets one of the following:
(i) Listed on the national register of historic places, as maintained by the U.S. Department
of Interior;
(ii) Eligible for listing on the local historic register, as established by the Pawtucket
historic district commission;
(iii) Not worthy to be nominated to the register, but determined to be eligible for the
program by the Pawtucket city council.
(2) “Housing unit” means a new residential unit created within a historic industrial mill
building.
(3) “Renovate” means conversion of a historic industrial mill building to create residential
use by substantial rehabilitation.