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R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27.3-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Consumer” means an individual who purchases or accepts food or beverages for use or consumption. (2) “Covered establishment” includes, but is not limited to: (i) A “food service establishment,” which shall have the same meaning set forth in § 21-27-1…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27.3-2. Prohibitions and exemptions
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(a) Prohibition. Beginning January 1, 2025, a covered establishment may not process, prepare, sell, or provide food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. (b) Plastic beverage stirrers. A covered establi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27.3-3. Violations of chapter — Penalty
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Any person who or that violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and any principal, proprietor, agent, servant, or employee, who or that directs or knowingly permits the violation or who aids or assists i…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27.3-4. Enforcement
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The director of the department of health shall promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.