Section 21-31-2. – Definitions.
§ 21-31-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (1) “Advertisement” means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics. (2) “Contaminated with filth” applies to any […]
Section 21-31-3. – Prohibited acts.
§ 21-31-3. Prohibited acts. The following acts and the causing of those acts within the state of Rhode Island are prohibited: (1) The manufacture, sale, or delivery, or holding or offering for sale of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (2) The adulteration or misbranding of any food, drug, device, […]
Section 21-31-4. – Injunctions authorized.
§ 21-31-4. Injunctions authorized. In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter the director of health is authorized to apply to the superior court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of § 21-31-3, […]
Section 21-31-5. – Violations of chapter — Penalty — Exceptions.
§ 21-31-5. Violations of chapter — Penalty — Exceptions. (a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of § 21-31-3 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both […]
Section 21-31-1. – Short title.
§ 21-31-1. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Rhode Island Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 56, § 1.