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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 21 - Food and Drugs » Chapter 21-11 - Meats » Section 21-11-6. – Stamping of meat — Sale of unstamped meat prohibited.

§ 21-11-6. Stamping of meat — Sale of unstamped meat prohibited.

The director of health shall cause to be prepared a suitable stamp for impression upon the carcass of any animal or part of the carcass or any meat, meat product, or meat food product which has been examined and found to be sound, healthful, wholesome, and fit for human consumption. The carcass of any animal or part of the carcass or any meat, meat product, or meat food product not impressed in this manner shall be unsalable as food, and if exposed or offered for sale shall be confiscated.

History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2265, §§ 5, 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 264, §§ 4-6; P.L. 1943, ch. 1306, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-11-6.