§ 21-2-31. Labeling of containers of milk and milk products.
(a) All containers in or from which milk or milk products are sold or offered for sale shall bear a label in accordance with regulations adopted under this chapter.
(b) All labels or marks shall be displayed in the manner and include any matters as shall be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the director; provided, nothing contained in this section shall be construed to empower the director to disapprove of or to change any dealer from using the common name of his or her firm, or of any registered trademark, brand, or trade name customarily used by him or her in the identification of any or all of his or her products.
(c) Samples of all labels or marks to be used on containers of milk or milk products shall be submitted for approval as to color, size of lettering, and matter. No misleading mark or words shall be placed on any container of milk or milk products. The cap or cover of all containers of milk or milk products must cover the pouring lip to at least its largest diameter.
History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 203, § 23; P.L. 1926, ch. 820, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 216, § 23; P.L. 1954, ch. 3311, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 21-5-16; P.L. 1959, ch. 184, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-2-31; P.L. 1962, ch. 80, § 1; P.L. 1963, ch. 91, § 4; P.L. 1984, ch. 132, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-2 - Milk Sanitation Code
Section 21-2-1. - Short title.
Section 21-2-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 21-2-3. - Definitions.
Section 21-2-5. - Analysis of raw milk by private milk laboratories.
Section 21-2-6. - Grade A dairy farm permit holders.
Section 21-2-7.1. - Rhode Island raw milk cheese.
Section 21-2-8. - Issuance of permits.
Section 21-2-9. - Duration and renewal of permits.
Section 21-2-10. - Issuance of temporary permits.
Section 21-2-11. - Emergency powers.
Section 21-2-12. - Revocation of permits.
Section 21-2-14. - Temporary permit suspension.
Section 21-2-16. - Embargo of sale or distribution of milk.
Section 21-2-17, 21-2-18. - Repealed.
Section 21-2-19. - Inspections and inspectors.
Section 21-2-20. - Special inspections.
Section 21-2-21. - Inspectors and assistants.
Section 21-2-22. - Inspection of animals and milk.
Section 21-2-23. - Director empowered to make regulations.
Section 21-2-24 - — 21-2-28. Repealed.
Section 21-2-29. - Standards to be maintained.
Section 21-2-30. - Information to be furnished to director.
Section 21-2-31. - Labeling of containers of milk and milk products.
Section 21-2-32. - Labeling as to breed of cows.
Section 21-2-33 - — 21-2-42. Repealed.
Section 21-2-43. - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 21-2-44. - State statutory provisions and rules paramount to local.
Section 21-2-45. - Standardization permitted.
Section 21-2-46. - Wholesale and contract sales.
Section 21-2-47 - — 21-2-50. Repealed.
Section 21-2-51. - Access of enforcement officers.
Section 21-2-52. - Appropriations and disbursements.
Section 21-2-53. - Powers of superior court in equity.
Section 21-2-54. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 21-2-55. - Penalties for violations.
Section 21-2-56. - Taking of samples in investigation of violations.