Section 21-31.1-8. – Label of dispensed veterinary drugs.
§ 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 […]
Section 21-31.1-9. – Records on veterinary drug transactions.
§ 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 […]
Section 21-31.1-10. – Record retention.
§ 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.
Section 21-31.1-1. – Legislative findings — Intent.
§ 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 […]
Section 21-31.1-2. – Definitions.
§ 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 […]
Section 21-31.1-3. – Power to make regulations.
§ 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.
Section 21-31.1-4. – Permits.
§ 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 […]
Section 21-31.1-5. – Requirements for 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.
Section 21-31.1-6. – Denial of permit.
§ 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 […]