§ 21-28-4.12. Bar to prosecution.
If a violation of this chapter is a violation of a federal law or the law of another state, a conviction or acquittal under federal law or the law of another state for the same act is a bar to prosecution in this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 183, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Article IV - Offenses and Penalties
Section 21-28-4.01.1. - Certain quantities of controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.01.2. - Certain quantities of controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.02. - Prohibited acts B — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.03. - Prohibited acts C — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.05. - Prohibited acts E — False representations to obtain controlled substances.
Section 21-28-4.07. - Distribution to persons under age 18.
Section 21-28-4.07.1. - Distribution or manufacturing in or near schools.
Section 21-28-4.07.2. - Distribution to individuals without knowledge — Crime of violence.
Section 21-28-4.08. - Conspiracy.
Section 21-28-4.09. - General penalty clause.
Section 21-28-4.10. - Penalties under other laws.
Section 21-28-4.11. - Second offenses.
Section 21-28-4.12. - Bar to prosecution.
Section 21-28-4.13. - Impersonation of health officials — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.14. - Third or subsequent offenses.
Section 21-28-4.15. - Employment of person under age eighteen (18).
Section 21-28-4.16. - Crimes against pharmacies.
Section 21-28-4.16.1. - Larceny of a controlled substance.
Section 21-28-4.16.2. - Tampering with a controlled substance.
Section 21-28-4.17. - Additional assessment.
Section 21-28-4.17.1. - Assessment for drug education, counseling and treatment.
Section 21-28-4.18. - Prohibited acts by law enforcement officials — Penalties.
Section 21-28-4.19. - Reduction of sentence.
Section 21-28-4.20. - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — Testing.
Section 21-28-4.21. - Drug testing required.
Section 21-28-4.22. - Preparation of summons and related records — Consent and form.