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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 23 - Health and Safety » Chapter 23-20.5 - Choke-Saving

Section 23-20.5-1. – Definitions.

§ 23-20.5-1. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Director” means the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents. (2) “Food-service establishment” means any fixed or mobile restaurant; coffee shop; cafeteria; short-order cafe; luncheonette; grill; tearoom; sandwich shop; soda fountain; tavern; bar; cocktail lounge; […]

Section 23-20.5-2. – Choke-saving techniques — Obligation and liability of choke-savers.

§ 23-20.5-2. Choke-saving techniques — Obligation and liability of choke-savers. (a) The director shall require food-service establishments to post in conspicuous locations diagrams and illustrations that demonstrate non-instrumental choke-saving techniques. (b) Choke-saving and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks and gloves to protect rescuers shall be available in an accessible area of each food service establishment to […]

Section 23-20.5-3. – Penalty for violations.

§ 23-20.5-3. Penalty for violations. Any person violating the provisions of § 23-20.5-2 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for each offense shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-54-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-20.5-3.