§ 11-16-1. Sale of unwholesome meat or drink.
Except as otherwise provided, in respect to specific articles of meat or drink, every person who shall sell any kind of diseased, corrupted, or unwholesome provisions, whether for meat or drink, shall be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months or be fined not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 282, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 348, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 400, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 611, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-16-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-16 - Food and Beverages
Section 11-16-1. - Sale of unwholesome meat or drink.
Section 11-16-2. - Sale or killing of young calves.
Section 11-16-3. - Wrapping of food in second-hand paper.
Section 11-16-4. - Furnishing wood alcohol for beverage purposes.
Section 11-16-5. - Poisoning with intent to kill.