Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-27 - Sanitation in Food Establishments
Section 21-27-7. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.

§ 21-27-7. Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.
It shall be the duty of the director to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter and to prosecute all persons guilty of violations of them. In these prosecutions the director shall not be required to enter into any recognizance nor to give surety for costs.
History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 78, § 31; P.L. 1910, ch. 576, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 85, § 31; P.L. 1930, ch. 1570, § 1; P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 113; G.L. 1938, ch. 260, §§ 1, 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 260, § 7; P.L. 1948, ch. 2026, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-27-7.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 21 - Food and Drugs

Chapter 21-27 - Sanitation in Food Establishments

Section 21-27-1. - Definitions.

Section 21-27-2. - Food businesses required to comply.

Section 21-27-3. - Sanitary regulations.

Section 21-27-4. - Sale of food not handled in compliance with chapter prohibited — Confiscation.

Section 21-27-5. - Notice to cease business.

Section 21-27-6. - Businesses exempt.

Section 21-27-6.1. - Farm home food manufacture.

Section 21-27-6.2. - Cottage food manufacture.

Section 21-27-7. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.

Section 21-27-8. - Obstruction of entry to premises in enforcement of chapter.

Section 21-27-9. - Penalties for violations.

Section 21-27-10. - Registration of food businesses.

Section 21-27-11. - Certification of managers in food safety.

Section 21-27-11.1. - Definitions applicable to §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13.

Section 21-27-11.2. - Application for certification.

Section 21-27-11.3. - Qualifications for certification.

Section 21-27-11.4. - Use of “manager certified in food safety”.

Section 21-27-11.5. - Recertification — Renewal.

Section 21-27-11.6. - Requirements of food establishments.

Section 21-27-11.7. - Issuance of certification.

Section 21-27-11.8. - Exemptions.

Section 21-27-11.9. - Rules and regulations.

Section 21-27-11.10. - Suspension or revocation of certification/training required.

Section 21-27-11.11. - Administrative fines.

Section 21-27-11.12. - Receipts.

Section 21-27-11.13. - Enforcement.

Section 21-27-12. - Outdoor dining — Dogs permitted.