R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-59-3 — Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1) “Agreement” means the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
(2) “Certified Automated System” means software certified jointly by the states that are
signatories to the Agreement to calculate the tax imposed by each jurisdiction on
a transaction, determine the amount of tax to remit to the appropriate state, and
maintain a record of the transaction.
(3) “Certified Service Provider” means an agent certified jointly by the states that are
signatories to the Agreement to perform all of the seller’s sales tax functions.
(4) “Person” means an individual, trust, estate, fiduciary, partnership, limited liability
company, limited liability partnership, corporation, or any other legal entity.
(5) “Sales Tax” means the tax levied pursuant to the provisions of chapters 18 and 19
of this title.
(6) “Seller” means any person making sales, leases, or rentals of personal property or
services.
(7) “State” means any state of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(8) “Use Tax” means the tax levied pursuant to the provisions of chapters 18 and 19 of
this title.