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RI Gen L § 23-20.11-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.11 - Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity and Firefighter Protection|Section 23-20.11-8 - Fire prevention and public safety fund.

§ 23-20.11-8. Fire prevention and public safety fund.There is hereby established in the custody of the state comptroller a special fund to be known as the "Fire Prevention and Public Safety Fund." The fund shall consist of all monies recovered as penalties hereunder. Monies shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and shall, in addition to any other monies made available for such purpose, be available to the director to support fire safety and prevention programs. All payments from the fund shall be made on the audit and warrant of the state treasurer on vouchers certified and submitted by the director.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 333, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.11-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.11 - Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity and Firefighter Protection|Section 23-20.11-9 - Effect of federal regulation.

§ 23-20.11-9. Effect of federal regulation.This chapter shall be repealed if a federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard that preempts this chapter is adopted and becomes effective.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 333, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.11-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.11 - Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity and Firefighter Protection|Section 23-20.11-10 - Local regulation.

§ 23-20.11-10. Local regulation.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the local governmental units of this state may neither enact nor enforce any ordinance or other local law or regulation conflicting with, or preempted by, any provision of this act or with any policy of this state expressed by this act, whether that policy be expressed by inclusion of a provision in the act or by exclusion of that subject from the act.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 333, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.12-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.12 - Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments|Section 23-20.12-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-20.12-1. 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" shall have the meaning set forth in § 21-27-1(9).(3) "Quick service restaurant" means any food service establishment that delivers food through a drive-thru window.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 414, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.12-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.12 - Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments|Section 23-20.12-2 - Department of Health - Establishment of Food Allergy Awareness Program.

§ 23-20.12-2. Department of Health — Establishment of Food Allergy Awareness Program.The director of health shall establish a food allergy awareness program which shall require that every food-service establishment shall: (1) Have prominently displayed a poster approved by the director relative to food allergy awareness in the staff area. The poster shall provide, but not be limited to, information regarding the risk of an allergic reaction and shall be developed by the department of health in consultation with the Rhode Island hospitality association, the food allergy and anaphylaxis-network and at least one representative from a quick service restaurant; (2) Include on all menus a notice to customers of the customer's obligation to inform the server about any food allergies. The director shall develop and approve the language of the notice in consultation with the Rhode Island hospitality association, the food allergy and anaphylaxis-network and at least one representative from a quick service restaurant; and (3) Designate a manager who shall be knowledgeable with regard to the relevant issues concerning food allergies as they relate to food preparation. The director shall prepare and provide both written and video materials for mandatory review by persons designated as managers of any food-service establishment, or the persons designated as managers shall be certified by a food protection manager certification program that is evaluated and listed by a conference for food protection-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the conference for food protection standards for accreditation of food protection manager certification programs. The department of health shall include knowledge of food allergy issues as part of the certification procedure for managers in food safety pursuant to chapter 27 of title 21.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 414, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.12-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.12 - Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments|Section 23-20.12-3 - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-20.12-3. Rules and regulations.The director shall adopt rules and regulations relating to the administration and enforcement of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 414, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.12-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.12 - Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments|Section 23-20.12-4 - "Food Allergy Friendly" designation.

§ 23-20.12-4. "Food Allergy Friendly" designation.The director shall develop a program for food-service establishments to be designated as "Food Allergy Friendly" and shall maintain a listing of food-service establishments receiving such designation on the department of health's website. Participation in the program shall be voluntary and the director shall, in consultation with the Rhode Island hospitality association and the food allergy and anaphylaxis-network, issue guidelines and requirements for food-service establishments to receive such designation, provided that such requirements shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining on the premises, and making available to the public, a master list of all the ingredients used in the preparation of each food item available for consumption.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 414, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-20.12-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-20.12 - Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments|Section 23-20.12-5 - Enforcement.

§ 23-20.12-5. Enforcement.The director of health, or the director's authorized agents, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 414, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-21-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows:(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Director" means the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents.(3) "Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, association, or private or municipal corporation.(4) "Recreation facility or use" includes, but is not limited to, hotels, motels, motor courts or inns, tourist cabin establishments, camping areas, amusement places, bathing beaches, mobile recreational vehicle facilities, and parks.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; P.L. 1952, ch. 3016, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-1; P.L. 1962, ch. 95, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-2 - License required - Issuance and expiration of license.

§ 23-21-2. License required — Issuance and expiration of license.No person shall maintain within this state any recreation facility or use until that person shall have obtained a license for a facility or use from the department. The director, upon receipt of an application for a recreation facility or use shall cause the facility or use to be inspected and, if the facility or use is found to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall issue a license upon receipt of a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. In order to set the license renewal dates so that all activities for each establishment can be combined on one license instead of on several licenses, the license renewal date shall be set by the department of health. The license period shall be for twelve (12) months, commencing on the license renewal date, unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter, and the license fee shall be at the full annual rate regardless of the date of application or the date of issuance of license. If the license renewal date is changed, the department may make an adjustment to the fees of licensed establishments, not to exceed the annual license fee, in order to implement the change in license renewal date.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 2; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-2; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 22; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 71, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 15, § 8; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 42; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 45.
RI Gen L § 23-21-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-3 - Suspension or revocation of license.

§ 23-21-3. Suspension or revocation of license.The director may suspend or revoke any license for violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations pursuant to this chapter. All action pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 3; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-3; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-4 - Regulations.

§ 23-21-4. Regulations.The director may adopt any regulations relating to environmental sanitation and food service in recreational facilities or uses as he or she may deem necessary; provided, that in the case of all recreational facilities or uses subject to this chapter, the department's authority shall be limited to environmental sanitation and food service.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 4; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-4; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-4.1 - Provisions for water.

§ 23-21-4.1. Provisions for water.The director shall require quality water and adequate water pressure to each mobile home located on a mobile home site and to each trailer located at a trailer park in the state; however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to campgrounds or wilderness that are used on a seasonal basis only.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 192, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-5 - Enforcement.

§ 23-21-5. Enforcement.It shall be the duty of the director to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter and to prosecute all persons guilty of violation of this chapter or regulations adopted in accordance with it and/or suspend and/or revoke their licenses. In all these prosecutions, the director shall not be required to enter into any recognizances or to give surety for costs.History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 110; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 5; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-5; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-6 - Obstruction of access to premises.

§ 23-21-6. Obstruction of access to premises.No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entrance of the director to any structure, vessel, vehicle, or other premises or use in the discharge of the director's official duties in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 6; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-6; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-7 - Places exempt from chapter.

§ 23-21-7. Places exempt from chapter.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any recreation facility and/or use maintained by an individual for the sole use of the individual's immediate family and private guests, or to any campground used by any of the military forces of the state or of the United States, or to any swimming pool licensed under the authority of chapter 22 of this title. No license fee shall be required by the department of health for any facility, owned and operated by the state, by any municipality, or by any nonprofit organization.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 7; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-7; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21 - Licensing of Recreational Facilities|Section 23-21-8 - Penalties for violations.

§ 23-21-8. Penalties for violations.Any person who shall be guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter may for the first offense be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding three (3) months; for the second offense may be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six (6) months; and for a third or subsequent offense may be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one year or by both this fine and imprisonment, or have its license suspended or revoked.History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1749, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 8; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-8; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-1 - Definitions.

§ 23-21.1-1. Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) "Bathing beach" shall mean any area or tract of land, which is used in connection with swimming and/or bathing in any waters of the state except that land contiguous to the Atlantic Ocean provided:(i) It is open to the public with or without permit and/or payment of a fee;(ii) It is maintained as a private club or association requiring membership fees or dues; or(iii) It is maintained with or without charge for the recreation of groups of ten (10) or more children.(2) "Bathing water" shall mean fresh, salt, or estuarine water adjacent to any bathing beach within the state, except the Atlantic Ocean.(3) "Department" shall mean the Rhode Island Department of Health.(4) "Director" shall mean the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 65.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-2 - Licensing.

§ 23-21.1-2. Licensing.No person shall maintain within this state any bathing beach until that person shall have obtained a license therefore from the department to operate a recreational facility consistent with chapter 21 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-3 - Enforcement.

§ 23-21.1-3. Enforcement.The department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter and prosecute all persons guilty of violation of this chapter or regulations adopted in accordance with it and/or suspend and/or revoke their licenses. In all these prosecutions, the director, shall not be required to enter into any recognizances or to give surety for costs.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-4 - Obstruction of access to premises.

§ 23-21.1-4. Obstruction of access to premises.No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entrance of the director to any structure, vessel, vehicle, or other premises or use in the discharge of the director's official duties in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance therewith.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-5 - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-21.1-5. Rules and regulations.The department is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt and prescribe rules and regulations and from time to time amend, change, and/or repeal such rules and regulations and make such orders and perform such actions as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-6 - Standards.

§ 23-21.1-6. Standards.(a) The department shall adopt minimum sanitation standards for pathogens and/or pathogen indicators present in the bathing water, consistent with §§ 23-1-17 and 23-1-18, in order to protect the public from illnesses associated with swimming in contaminated bathing waters. This may include standards for:(b) Pathogens and/or pathogen indicators including, but not limited to, total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococci.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-7 - Bathing water monitoring/management.

§ 23-21.1-7. Bathing water monitoring/management.To minimize the human health risk associated with swimming in contaminated bathing waters; the department shall require all bathing beach operators to test bathing waters adjacent to their bathing beach for pathogens and/or pathogen indicators established under this chapter and authorized regulations, to ensure those waters meet minimum sanitation standards for water quality at bathing beaches. Furthermore, the department shall incorporate the following minimum provisions:(1) The owner of a bathing beach shall be required to pay for the costs of sampling, analysis and monitoring of bathing waters adjacent to such facilities at a laboratory approved by the department. Said laboratory shall immediately notify by fax or email the department and the beach owner of all bathing water sample results.(2) The department shall determine at which sites to conduct testing and the number of samples required to be taken at bathing beaches. The bathing beach sampler shall record site conditions at the time of sampling, as required by the department, such as number of bathers and waterfowl and other conditions that may affect bathing water quality. The department shall consider, but shall not be limited to, the following factors in determining at which site to conduct testing and monitoring of bathing water:(i) Prior testing results for such bathing waters;(ii) The length of coastline to be tested and monitored;(iii) The number of people who use the bathing beach annually; and(iv) Whether the beach is located adjacent to a storm water drain; sewage, industrial, commercial or agricultural wastewater discharge; or other source of contamination such as marinas or waterfowl.(3) The department shall determine at what frequency to conduct sampling, analysis, and monitoring of bathing waters. Sampling, analysis, and monitoring shall begin two (2) weeks prior to the bathing season for each bathing beach and continue until the bathing beach closes for the season. Sampling, analysis, and monitoring shall be conducted on a minimum weekly basis during the bathing season, and at such times and under such conditions as shall be sufficient to protect public health and safety. The department may grant a variance from the weekly testing requirement for a bathing beach only where there is a documented history of satisfactory sample results and no known sources of pollution that may jeopardize public health.(4) Each bathing beach operator shall be responsible for operating the beach in a manner designed to protect public health and safety. Feeding of waterfowl at the beach shall be prohibited and the beach shall be left clean at night in order to not attract waterfowl and other animals.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-8 - Beach closings/openings.

§ 23-21.1-8. Beach closings/openings.The department shall order closed, any bathing beach where it is established that the following or other conditions pose an imminent threat to public health. The bathing beach shall remain closed until the department determines the bathing water no longer poses an unacceptable risk to public health or safety. A bathing beach may be closed for, but not limited to, the following:(1) A violation of minimum water quality standards at a designated bathing beach;(2) The presence of sewage sludge deposits or solid refuse;(3) Floating solid, grease or scum wastes; or(4) Oil or other hazardous material.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-21.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-21.1 - Sanitation Standards for Bathing Beaches|Section 23-21.1-9 - Exemptions.

§ 23-21.1-9. Exemptions.Beaches that do not meet standards for licensure are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Exempt beaches include rights of way, public access points, and beaches for which there is no charge for use with a daily user population of fewer than fifty (50) bathers. Beaches currently licensed are not exempt from these requirements.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 352, § 1.