§ 21-20-4. Sale of nuts, beans, and berries by dry measure.
Nuts and shelled beans and all kinds of berries, whenever sold by measure, shall be sold by dry measure. And any person who shall sell any nuts or shelled beans or any kind of berries by any measure other than dry measure shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00), one-half (½) of the fine to the use of the town or city in which the offense shall have been committed and one-half (½) of the fine to the complainant.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 146, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 172, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 202, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 383, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 21-20-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-20 - Fruits and Vegetables Generally
Section 21-20-1. - Vegetables to be sold by weight.
Section 21-20-2. - Penalty for sales other than by weight.
Section 21-20-3. - Enforcement of provisions.
Section 21-20-4. - Sale of nuts, beans, and berries by dry measure.