Section 47-15-10. – Statements of weight and measure.
§ 47-15-10. Statements of weight and measure. (a) A statement of weight shall be in terms of the avoirdupois pound and ounce. A statement of liquid measure shall be in terms of the United States gallon of 231 cubic inches, quart, pint, and fluid ounce, and, with the exception of liquid petroleum products, shall express […]
Section 47-15-1. – Purpose.
§ 47-15-1. Purpose. This chapter is designed to protect purchasers of any commodity within its provisions against deception or misrepresentation as to the quantity or amount of the commodity purchased, and, as against the seller, shall be strictly construed with a view to effect its object. History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.
Section 47-15-2. – Applicability.
§ 47-15-2. Applicability. Except as provided in the following section, the provisions of this chapter apply to any commodity when sold, offered, or exposed for sale in containers. History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.
Section 47-15-3. – Exemptions.
§ 47-15-3. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply: (1) To a sale of a commodity when the sale is made from bulk and the quantity is weighed, measured, or counted for the immediate purpose of the sale; (2) To the sale of a commodity in any container of a net weight of […]
Section 47-15-4. – “Container” defined.
§ 47-15-4. “Container” defined. “Container” as used in this chapter means any receptacle or carton, whether lidded or unlidded, into which a commodity is packed or placed, or any wrappings with or into which any commodity is wrapped or put for sale. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 47-15-4; P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.
Section 47-15-5. – “Lidded container” and “closed container” defined.
§ 47-15-5. “Lidded container” and “closed container” defined. As used in this chapter, “lidded container” and “closed container” are synonymous and, unless otherwise specifically defined in this chapter, mean any container of which forty percent (40%) or more of the opening is covered by any material in the form of a lid, cover, or wrapping […]