§ 16-111-3. Food service and refuse disposal.
It shall be the policy of the state, the department of education, and any educational entity to require that any request for proposal (RFP) to select a food service company (vendor) to provide food services to an educational entity shall include, as part of its proposal, assurances that the vendor is in compliance with all laws relative to recycling and composting pursuant to chapter 18.9 of title 23; provided that, food waste is separated for diversion within that educational entity.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 344, § 1, effective September 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 345, § 1, effective September 1, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-111 - School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal
Section 16-111-1. - Definitions.
Section 16-111-2. - Waste audit/report.
Section 16-111-3. - Food service and refuse disposal.
Section 16-111-4. - Food service — Local sources preferred.
Section 16-111-5. - Food donations by food service companies.