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RI Gen L § 21-31.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-6 - Denial of permit.

§ 21-31.1-6. Denial of permit.(a) A permit may be denied for any of the following:(1) The applicant has failed to file a complete permit application or the application contains material false information.(2) The applicant is not qualified by the criteria established by regulation of the director.(3) The applicant has previously had a permit revoked.(4) The applicant has failed to pay the annual fee.(5) The applicant has previously been convicted of a violation of law connected with the practice of veterinary medicine or the distribution of drugs.(b) When a permit is denied, the director will cite the reasons for denial, and the applicant may request a hearing as provided by the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-7 - Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records.

§ 21-31.1-7. Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records.(a) Packaging. A veterinary drug retailer shall deliver veterinary drugs to a client or client's agent only in the original manufacturer's package.(b) (1) Prescriptions. A prescription is required for the dispensing of a prescription veterinary drug to any client; except that a prescription is not required for a veterinarian to dispense a veterinary drug directly to his or her client. A prescription may be refilled in accord with the veterinarian's instructions for up to three months. A prescription is not required for wholesale transactions between distributors, provided that the person ordering prescription veterinary drugs shall furnish a permit number, a pharmacy license number, or veterinarian license number, and this number shall be recorded on the sales invoice for the transaction.(2) A veterinarian may issue a prescription in writing by oral communication to the dispenser, by computer connection, or other means. When the prescription is not in writing, the dispenser shall reduce the veterinarian's prescription to writing and include this record in the prescription files.(3) The prescription must include: the name, address, and if written, the signature of the prescriber; the name and address of the patient/client; species for which prescribed; the name, strength and quantity of the drug; the date of issue; directions for use, withdrawal time, and cautionary statements.(c) Prescription files. Dispensers shall maintain on file all prescriptions filled, and shall assign and record on the prescription a consecutive prescription number. The original date of filling of the prescription, the date of any refilling of the prescription and the initials of the person(s) dispensing the drug shall be recorded on either the face or the back of the prescription.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-8 - Label of dispensed veterinary drugs.

§ 21-31.1-8. Label of dispensed veterinary drugs.Every veterinary drug dispensed pursuant to a prescription shall bear a label containing the name and address of the dispenser, prescription number, date of filling, name of the veterinarian, species of patient, name and strength of drug, amount dispensed, directions for use, withdrawal time, and cautionary statements, if any, appropriate for the prescription. Labels of veterinary drugs dispensed by a veterinarian shall comply with this section except for the prescription number.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-9 - Records on veterinary drug transactions.

§ 21-31.1-9. Records on veterinary drug transactions.Complete records shall be maintained by distributors of receipt and distribution of each veterinary drug. The records may be kept in the form of sales invoices, shipping records, prescription files, or of a record or ledger established solely to satisfy the requirements of this section. Records shall include all of the following information:(1) The name of the drug, including dosage form and strength.(2) The name and address of the person from whom the drug was received and the date and quantity received.(3) The name and address of the person to whom the drug was distributed and the date and quantity shipped or distributed.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-10 - Record retention.

§ 21-31.1-10. Record retention.Records required by this chapter shall be maintained for not less than two (2) years after distribution of the drug has been completed.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-11 - Inspections and samples.

§ 21-31.1-11. Inspections and samples.For purposes of enforcement of this chapter authorized representatives of the director, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized: (1) to enter, at reasonable times, any premises in which veterinary drugs are held for distribution in the state of Rhode Island; (2) to inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits in a reasonable manner, the premises and all pertinent records, equipment, materials, container, and facilities bearing on whether the veterinary drugs are in compliance with this chapter; and (3) to collect samples. No inspection authorized by this section shall extend to financial information, sales information (other than shipment information), pricing information, or personnel information (other than information as to qualifications of technical and professional personnel performing functions subject to this chapter). Each inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-12 - Extra-label use.

§ 21-31.1-12. Extra-label use.The extra-label use of any veterinary drug in or on a food-producing animal by any person other than a veterinarian or a person working under the control of a veterinarian is a prohibited act. Extra-label use of these drugs by or on the order of a veterinarian is not prohibited provided all the following conditions are met:(1) A careful medical diagnosis is made by the veterinarian within the context of a valid veterinarian-client/patient relationship.(2) A determination is made by the veterinarian that there is no marketed drug specifically labeled to treat the condition diagnosed, or that drug therapy as recommended by the labeling has been found clinically ineffective in the animal(s) to be treated.(3) Procedures are instituted to assure that the identity of the treated animal is carefully maintained.(4) A significantly extended time period is assigned for drug withdrawal prior to marketing meat, milk, or eggs; steps are taken to assure that the recommended withdrawal times are met; and no illegal residues occur as determined by the U.S. FDA or other federal agency which may have jurisdiction, e.g. USDA, EPA.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-13 - Prohibited acts.

§ 21-31.1-13. Prohibited acts.The following acts and the causing of them are prohibited:(1) The distribution within the state of Rhode Island of a veterinary drug without a valid permit.(2) The distribution of a prescription veterinary drug to, or its possession by, any person other than the following:(i) A person holding a permit required by § 21-31.1-4(a).(ii) A veterinarian's client or his or her agent, provided that the drug is dispensed by or on the prescription of the veterinarian as the relationship is defined in § 21-31.1-2(13).(3) The failure to keep records on distribution and receipt of veterinary drugs as required by § 21-31.1-7.(4) The use of a code or euphemism on records, required by § 21-31.1-7, which causes the true nature of a veterinary drug to be concealed.(5) The failure to permit entry or inspection and collection of samples as authorized by § 21-31.1-11, or to produce for examination the records required to be kept by § 21-31.1-7.(6) The extra-label use of a veterinary drug by any person except as provided by § 21-31.1-12.(7) The removal or other authorized disposition of a drug while under detention as provided by § 21-31.1-15.(8) The failure to have a valid permit posted as described in § 21-31.1-1-4(d).History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-14 - Suspension or revocation of permits.

§ 21-31.1-14. Suspension or revocation of permits.Whenever the director has reason to believe that a permit holder is engaging in or has engaged in a prohibited act, the director may notify the permit holder in writing, specifying the violation in question and advising of its intent to suspend or revoke the permit and shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-15 - Detention.

§ 21-31.1-15. Detention.Whenever an authorized representative of the director encounters a prescription veterinary drug in the possession of a person who is not authorized by § 21-31.1-13, the representative may affix to the drug a tag or other appropriate marking, warning all persons not to remove or dispose of the drug sale or otherwise until permission is given for removal or disposal by the director or the court.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-16 - Seizure and condemnation.

§ 21-31.1-16. Seizure and condemnation.Any veterinary drug found in violation of this chapter shall be liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned upon petition to the judge of the police, county, or circuit court in whose jurisdiction the drug is found. Any drug condemned under this section shall, after entry of the decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and the proceeds of the sale, if sold, less the legal costs and charges, shall be paid into the treasury of the state of Rhode Island; but these articles shall not be sold or disposed of contrary to the provisions of this chapter; provided, that after entry of the decree and upon the payment of the costs of the proceedings and the execution of a good and sufficient bond conditioned that the article shall not be sold or disposed of contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the court may by order direct that the drug be delivered to its owner, to be destroyed or brought into compliance by obtaining a permit or delivery to a permit holder under the supervision of an authorized representative of the director, and the expenses of the supervision shall be paid by the person obtaining release of the drug under bond.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-17 - Injunction proceedings.

§ 21-31.1-17. Injunction proceedings.The appropriate courts of the state of Rhode Island shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to restrain violations of this chapter. In case of violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, which also constitutes a violation of this chapter, trial shall be by the court, or upon the demand of the accused by a jury.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-18 - Penalties.

§ 21-31.1-18. Penalties.Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or both; provided, that if any person commits a violation after a conviction under this section becomes final, that person shall be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or fined not more than fifteen hundred dollars ($1500), or both.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-31.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs|Section 21-31.1-19 - Recall.

§ 21-31.1-19. Recall.The director may require a permit holder to recall any veterinary drug that has been distributed within the state of Rhode Island in violation of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-32-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-32 - Advertising of Rhode Island Products|Section 21-32-1 - Advertising of Rhode Island grown farm products, eggs, poultry, and turkeys produced in this state.

§ 21-32-1. Advertising of Rhode Island grown farm products, eggs, poultry, and turkeys produced in this state.Only farm products grown and eggs, poultry, and turkeys produced in Rhode Island shall be advertised or sold in Rhode Island as "native," "native grown," "Rhode Island grown," or under terms of similar import. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation advertising farm products as "native," "native grown" or "Rhode Island grown" shall be required to furnish proof that the products were grown or produced in Rhode Island if requested so to do by the director of environmental management.History of Section.R.P.L. 1957, ch. 54, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-32-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-32 - Advertising of Rhode Island Products|Section 21-32-2 - Enforcement - Penalty.

§ 21-32-2. Enforcement — Penalty.The director of environmental management shall enforce this chapter. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each violation.History of Section.R.P.L. 1957, ch. 54, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-33-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-1 - Definitions.

§ 21-33-1. Definitions.(a) "Packaged bakery product" when used in this chapter means a packaged bakery or bakery-type product, consisting of flour and other ingredients having a normal shelf life as established by the manufacturer or distributor of sixty (60) days or less. The term shall not include frozen or canned products or foods that are or may be baked as part of a cooking or preparation procedure.(b) "Pull date" as used in this chapter is the final date or day as established by the packer or manufacturer upon which a packaged bakery product may be sold, except as provided in § 21-33-3.History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-33-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-2 - Pull date to be displayed.

§ 21-33-2. Pull date to be displayed.No packaged bakery product shall be sold in this state unless the pull date of the product shall appear in a conspicuous place upon the package in which it is sold.History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-33-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-3 - Sales after pull date permitted.

§ 21-33-3. Sales after pull date permitted.Any provision to the contrary notwithstanding, packaged bakery products may be sold after their pull date, provided, that:(1) The products are segregated from products which have not passed their pull date; and(2) Shelf markers or placards, or markings on the individual packages clearly identify the products as being offered for sale "past date."History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-33-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-4 - Notice of minor violations.

§ 21-33-4. Notice of minor violations.The director of health shall not be required under this chapter to institute any prosecution for minor violations whenever he or she shall determine that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning.History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-33-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-5 - Construction with other laws.

§ 21-33-5. Construction with other laws.Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any act otherwise prohibited under any other provision of the general laws.History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 66.
RI Gen L § 21-33-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-5.1 - Exemptions.

§ 21-33-5.1. Exemptions.The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:(1) All persons, firms, or corporations whose principal business activity is the sale at retail of bakery products and who or which prepare and offer for sale packaged bakery products in the same premises.(2) All persons, firms, or corporations whose principal business activity is the sale at retail of bakery products and who or which prepare packaged bakery products in premises within the state of Rhode Island, and who or which transport or deliver these products for sale to retail sales stores or premises within the state of Rhode Island, which retail sales stores or premises are under the supervision and controls of the person, firm, or corporation who or which prepare the products.History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 21-33-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-33 - Packaged Bakery Products|Section 21-33-6 - Enforcement - Penalty for violations.

§ 21-33-6. Enforcement — Penalty for violations.The director of health shall enforce this chapter. Any person, firm, or corporation who or which violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each violation.History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 147, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-34-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34 - Food Donations|Section 21-34-1 - [Repealed.]

§ 21-34-1. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 21-34-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34 - Food Donations|Section 21-34-2 - [Repealed.]

§ 21-34-2. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 423, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 1, effective July 8, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 1, effective July 8, 2019.
RI Gen L § 21-34-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34 - Food Donations|Section 21-34-3 - [Repealed.]

§ 21-34-3. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 386, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 1, effective July 8, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 1, effective July 8, 2019.
RI Gen L § 21-34.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34.1 - Rhode Island Food Donation Act|Section 21-34.1-1 - Short title.

§ 21-34.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as "The Rhode Island Food Donation Act."History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-34.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34.1 - Rhode Island Food Donation Act|Section 21-34.1-2 - Definitions.

§ 21-34.1-2. Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter:(1) "Director" means the director of the department of health.(2) "Enforcement officers" means authorized agents of the director responsible for inspecting food, food establishments, dairies, or foodborne disease outbreaks.(3) "Food bank" means a surplus food collection and distribution system operated and established to assist in bringing donated food to nonprofit charitable organizations and individuals for the purposes of reducing hunger and supplying nutritional needs.(4) "Food facility" means a food establishment that sells food for human consumption to the general public and shall include nonprofit food distributors, hospitals, and school and educational facilities.(5) "Gleaner" means a person who harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to a nonprofit organization for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner.(6) "Person" means an individual.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-34.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34.1 - Rhode Island Food Donation Act|Section 21-34.1-4 - Expiration dates.

§ 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates.A person, gleaner, or food facility who or that donates food as permitted by law shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability or penalty for violation of any laws, regulations, or ordinances regulating the labeling or packaging of the donated product or, with respect to any other laws, regulations, or ordinances, for a violation occurring after the time of the donation. The donation of nonperishable food that is fit for human consumption but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the Rhode Island food donation act. The donation of perishable food that is fit for human consumption but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the Rhode Island food donation act if the person that distributes the food to the end recipient makes a good-faith evaluation that the food to be donated is wholesome.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-34.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34.1 - Rhode Island Food Donation Act|Section 21-34.1-5 - Public education.

§ 21-34.1-5. Public education.In implementing this chapter, enforcement officers shall promote the recovery of food fit for human consumption during their normal, routine inspections. Promotion shall include, but not be limited to, newsletters, bulletins, and handouts that inform retail food facility operators about the protections from civil and criminal liability when donating food.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.
RI Gen L § 21-34.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 21 - Food and Drugs|Chapter 21-34.1 - Rhode Island Food Donation Act|Section 21-34.1-6 - Implementing rules and regulations.

§ 21-34.1-6. Implementing rules and regulations.The director shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.