§ 21-31.1-1. Legislative findings — Intent. (a) The general assembly finds and declares it is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare that a uniform state code is needed to regulate distributors of veterinary drugs conducting business within the state of Rhode Island; to provide for registration of distributors of veterinary drugs by […]
§ 21-31.1-10. Record retention. Records required by this chapter shall be maintained for not less than two (2) years after distribution of the drug has been completed. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
§ 21-31.1-11. Inspections and samples. For purposes of enforcement of this chapter authorized representatives of the director, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized: (1) to enter, at reasonable times, any premises in which veterinary drugs are held for distribution in the state of Rhode Island; (2) to […]
§ 21-31.1-12. Extra-label use. The extra-label use of any veterinary drug in or on a food-producing animal by any person other than a veterinarian or a person working under the control of a veterinarian is a prohibited act. Extra-label use of these drugs by or on the order of a veterinarian is not prohibited provided […]
§ 21-31.1-13. Prohibited acts. The following acts and the causing of them are prohibited: (1) The distribution within the state of Rhode Island of a veterinary drug without a valid permit. (2) The distribution of a prescription veterinary drug to, or its possession by, any person other than the following: (i) A person holding a […]
§ 21-31.1-14. Suspension or revocation of permits. Whenever the director has reason to believe that a permit holder is engaging in or has engaged in a prohibited act, the director may notify the permit holder in writing, specifying the violation in question and advising of its intent to suspend or revoke the permit and shall […]
§ 21-31.1-15. Detention. Whenever an authorized representative of the director encounters a prescription veterinary drug in the possession of a person who is not authorized by § 21-31.1-13, the representative may affix to the drug a tag or other appropriate marking, warning all persons not to remove or dispose of the drug sale or otherwise […]
§ 21-31.1-16. Seizure and condemnation. Any veterinary drug found in violation of this chapter shall be liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned upon petition to the judge of the police, county, or circuit court in whose jurisdiction the drug is found. Any drug condemned under this section shall, after entry of the […]
§ 21-31.1-17. Injunction proceedings. The appropriate courts of the state of Rhode Island shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to restrain violations of this chapter. In case of violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, which also constitutes a violation of this chapter, trial shall be by the court, or upon […]
§ 21-31.1-18. Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or both; provided, that if any person commits a violation after a conviction under this section becomes final, that person shall be imprisoned for not […]
§ 21-31.1-19. Recall. The director may require a permit holder to recall any veterinary drug that has been distributed within the state of Rhode Island in violation of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
§ 21-31.1-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (1) “Client” means the owner or caretaker of animal(s) who arranges for their veterinary care. (2) “Director” means the director of the department of health. (3) “Distributor” means and includes “manufacturers,” “wholesalers,” “veterinarians,” “pharmacists,” and “veterinary drug retailers.” (4) “Enforcement agency” means the department of health […]
§ 21-31.1-3. Power to make regulations. The director has the power to make reasonable rules and regulations to implement this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
§ 21-31.1-4. Permits. (a) Permit required. Any person who is a distributor of veterinary drugs except licensed veterinarians within the state of Rhode Island must possess a valid permit issued annually by the director. (b) Application for permit. Any person desiring to be a distributor of veterinary drugs shall make written application for a permit […]
§ 21-31.1-5. Requirements for permit. Any veterinary drug distributor except licensed veterinarians intending to operate in the state of Rhode Island shall be required to have a permit before commencing operations. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 42; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 65.
§ 21-31.1-6. Denial of permit. (a) A permit may be denied for any of the following: (1) The applicant has failed to file a complete permit application or the application contains material false information. (2) The applicant is not qualified by the criteria established by regulation of the director. (3) The applicant has previously had […]
§ 21-31.1-7. Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records. (a) Packaging. A veterinary drug retailer shall deliver veterinary drugs to a client or client’s agent only in the original manufacturer’s package. (b)(1) Prescriptions. A prescription is required for the dispensing of a prescription veterinary drug to any client; except that a prescription is not required for a […]
§ 21-31.1-8. Label of dispensed veterinary drugs. Every veterinary drug dispensed pursuant to a prescription shall bear a label containing the name and address of the dispenser, prescription number, date of filling, name of the veterinarian, species of patient, name and strength of drug, amount dispensed, directions for use, withdrawal time, and cautionary statements, if […]
§ 21-31.1-9. Records on veterinary drug transactions. Complete records shall be maintained by distributors of receipt and distribution of each veterinary drug. The records may be kept in the form of sales invoices, shipping records, prescription files, or of a record or ledger established solely to satisfy the requirements of this section. Records shall include […]
