Section 23-26-17. – Sterilization of second-hand “as is” articles — Contents of tag.
§ 23-26-17. Sterilization of second-hand “as is” articles — Contents of tag. No complete second-hand article of bedding, or piece of second-hand upholstered furniture, which has not been remade or renovated, shall be sold “as is” without first being sterilized by a process approved by the director of business regulation. The original tag shall be […]
Section 23-26-18. – Sterilization and tagging of articles exposed to contagious disease.
§ 23-26-18. Sterilization and tagging of articles exposed to contagious disease. Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the sale of an article of bedding that has been exposed to infectious or contagious disease and which, after the exposure, has not been sterilized and approved for use. If the director shall find any article of bedding […]
Section 23-26-19. – Manner of attaching tags.
§ 23-26-19. Manner of attaching tags. Tags shall be prominently and securely attached to articles of bedding in such manner as the director may require. History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 3; P.L. 1945, ch. 1660, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-19.
Section 23-26-5. – Presence of second-hand article or material as evidence of sale or use.
§ 23-26-5. Presence of second-hand article or material as evidence of sale or use. The presence on the premises of any maker or vendor of any old or second-hand material or article shall be presumptive evidence of the sale or use. History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-5.
Section 23-26-20. – Form of tags.
§ 23-26-20. Form of tags. Whenever a tag is required by this chapter, it shall be approved by the director and shall be made of muslin, linen, or other material of like durability and shall be the same color stock throughout. Paper faced tags shall not be used. For designating all new material, the tag […]
Section 23-26-6. – Sterilization and tagging of material exposed to contagious disease.
§ 23-26-6. Sterilization and tagging of material exposed to contagious disease. No person shall make or sell any article of bedding, or any material used in the making thereof, which has been used by or about any person having an infectious or contagious disease, unless the article or material shall have been sterilized and is […]
Section 23-26-21. – Repealed.
§ 23-26-21. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-21; Repealed by P.L. 1960, ch. 187, § 3.
Section 23-26-7. – Types of material requiring sterilization.
§ 23-26-7. Types of material requiring sterilization. No person shall use any material to make any article of bedding for sale that is made from material: (1) That comes from an animal or fowl; (2) That contains any bugs, vermin, insects, or filth; (3) That is unsanitary; (4) That contains burlap or other material that […]
Section 23-26-22. – Contents of inspection stamps.
§ 23-26-22. Contents of inspection stamps. Inspection stamps shall bear the seal of the state of Rhode Island and such other matter as the director may require. History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-22.
Section 23-26-7.1. – Sterilization, disinfection, and disinfestation of bedding and materials.
§ 23-26-7.1. Sterilization, disinfection, and disinfestation of bedding and materials. (a) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or include in a sale any item of secondhand bedding or any item of bedding of any type manufactured in whole or in part from secondhand material, including their component parts or wiping rags, unless such material […]