Section 30-15-3 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter:
(1) "Bioterrorism" means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any such microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product, to cause death, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, an animal, a plant or other living organism;(2) "Disaster" means occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including, but not limited to: (iv) Wind, storm, wave action, oil spill, or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage;(xiii) Hostile military or paramilitary action;(xiv) Endangerment of the health, safety, or resources of the people of the state;(xv) Acts of bioterrorism;(3) "Political subdivision" means any city or town in Rhode Island; and(4) "Unorganized militia" means all able-bodied persons between the ages of sixteen (16) and fifty (50) years.P.L. 1973, ch. 67, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 146, §1; P.L. 2000 , ch. 170, § 2; P.L. 2003 , ch. 185, § 4; P.L. 2003 , ch. 189, § 4.