§ 21-30-3. Labeling of wood alcohol.
Any person who sells, exchanges, or delivers to another person any wood alcohol, sometimes known as methyl alcohol, shall affix to the vessel or container holding the wood alcohol a label bearing the words, “Wood alcohol poison,” printed or written on the vessel or container in letters not less than one-fourth of an inch (¼") in height, and in addition the words ”it is unlawful to use this fluid in any article of food or drink, or in any medicinal or toilet preparation, intended to be used internally or externally,“ printed or written on the vessel or container in letters not less than one-eighth of an inch (⅛") in height. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.P.L. 1912, ch. 834, § 1; P.L. 1915, ch. 1183, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 168, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 274, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 21-30-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-30 - Drugs and Poisons Generally
Section 21-30-1. - Distribution in streets or from house to house prohibited.
Section 21-30-2. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 21-30-3. - Labeling of wood alcohol.
Section 21-30-4. - Sale or possession of wood alcohol with unlawful intent.
Section 21-30-5. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 21-30-6. - Labeling of poisons — Registration of sales — Prescriptions.
Section 21-30-7. - Poisons subject to labeling and registration.