§ 21-15-7. Grading of mackerel — Bloaters.
There shall be five (5) qualities of mackerel. Mackerel of the best quality, not mutilated, measuring not less than fourteen inches (14") from the extremity of the head to the notch or fork of the tail, free from rust, taint, or damage, and that shall count not more than one hundred fifty (150) fish to the barrel, shall be branded on the barrel or covering containing them “Bloaters.”
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 134, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 160, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 190, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 380, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 21-15-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 21-15-1. - Duties of packers.
Section 21-15-2. - Packer’s bond.
Section 21-15-3. - One kind of fish in cask.
Section 21-15-4. - Construction, size, and packing of casks.
Section 21-15-5. - Inspection and branding of casks.
Section 21-15-6. - Branding of codfish casks as to quality.
Section 21-15-7. - Grading of mackerel — Bloaters.
Section 21-15-8. - Number one mackerel.
Section 21-15-9. - Number two mackerel.
Section 21-15-10. - Number three mackerel.
Section 21-15-11. - Number four mackerel.
Section 21-15-12. - Stamping as to quality of mackerel.
Section 21-15-13. - Sales and shipments by fishermen unaffected.
Section 21-15-14. - Sale or export of pickled fish not approved and branded.
Section 21-15-15. - Transfer of fish from branded casks — Misbranding.