§ 11-16-7. Tampering with packaging.
Every person who tampers with the contents of a package or container for sale to the public with the intent to injure a potential user of the contents shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than three (3) years nor more than ten (10) years, or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.
History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 193, § 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.