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Section 21-37-3. – Prohibited activities.

§ 21-37-3. Prohibited activities. (a) It shall be illegal for any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity to sell, give, provide, or otherwise supply powdered caffeine to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years. (1) Any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity located within or without the state of Rhode Island that violates […]

Section 21-35-5. – Adoption of regulations.

§ 21-35-5. Adoption of regulations. The attorney general may adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 13.1 of title 6 to implement the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 99, § 1.

Section 21-36-1. – Short title.

§ 21-36-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “The Inter-Agency Food and Nutrition Policy Advisory Council Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 37, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 38, § 3.

Section 21-36-2. – Definitions.

§ 21-36-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless otherwise specified, the following word has the following meaning: “Council” means the inter-agency food and nutrition policy advisory council. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 37, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 38, § 3.

Section 21-36-3. – Council composition.

§ 21-36-3. Council composition. There shall be an inter-agency food and nutrition policy advisory council which shall consist of seven (7) members: the director of health, or his or her designee; the director of environmental management, or his or her designee; the director of administration, or his or her designee; the director of the department […]

Section 21-36-4. – Powers and duties.

§ 21-36-4. Powers and duties. (a) The council shall examine issues regarding the identification and development of solutions to regulatory and policy barriers to developing a strong sustainable food economy and healthful nutrition practices. (b) The council shall collaborate with other task forces, committees, or organizations that are pursuing initiatives or studies similar to the […]

Section 21-36-5. – Reporting requirements.

§ 21-36-5. Reporting requirements. The council shall provide a written report to the general assembly by March 30 of each year regarding its activities for the preceding calendar year. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 37, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 38, § 3.

Section 21-36-6. – Severability.

§ 21-36-6. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this chapter shall for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of it, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or part directly […]

Section 21-37-1. – Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 21-37-1. Legislative findings and purpose. (a) Caffeine is a known alkaloid found in cocoa, coffee, tea, kola nuts, and is naturally present in more than sixty (60) plants. While generally used as a stimulant, it does not actually provide energy, but on the contrary, provides the illusion of energy. While caffeine can be found […]

Section 21-37-2. – Definitions.

§ 21-37-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Caffeine” means that central nervous-system stimulant and known alkaloid commonly found in cocoa and coffee seeds or beans; and (2) “Powdered caffeine” means any concentrated powdered form of the stimulant caffeine, or any powder substance sold or marketed as pure or concentrated caffeine. History of Section.P.L. […]