§ 21-11-2. Sale of meat not handled in compliance with provisions.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation to handle, sell, or possess with intent to sell within this state the carcass of any animal or part of the carcass, any meat, meat product, or meat food product capable of use as human food which has not been slaughtered, canned, cured, smoked, salted, packed, rendered, handled, or processed in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2265, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 264, § 1; P.L. 1943, ch. 1306, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-11-2; P.L. 1970, ch. 141, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 21-11-1. - “Animals” defined.
Section 21-11-2. - Sale of meat not handled in compliance with provisions.
Section 21-11-3. - License required for processing and packing houses.
Section 21-11-4. - Issuance and term of licenses — Suspension or revocation.
Section 21-11-5. - Regulations concerning processing and packing plants.
Section 21-11-6. - Stamping of meat — Sale of unstamped meat prohibited.
Section 21-11-6.1. - Watering of meat.
Section 21-11-7. - Processing for private use.
Section 21-11-8. - Federally inspected meat exempt.
Section 21-11-9. - Penalties for violations.
Section 21-11-10. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.