§ 21-31.1-1. Legislative findings — Intent.
(a) The general assembly finds and declares it is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare that a uniform state code is needed to regulate distributors of veterinary drugs conducting business within the state of Rhode Island; to provide for registration of distributors of veterinary drugs by a system of permits; to provide for the inspection of the establishments of distributors of veterinary drugs; and to require records on prescription veterinary drug distribution.
(b) The intent of this chapter is to assure proper distribution of veterinary drugs to prevent adulteration of the food supply with illegal drug residues through misuse of drugs on food producing animals, and to promote the health of treated animals.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs
Section 21-31.1-1. - Legislative findings — Intent.
Section 21-31.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 21-31.1-3. - Power to make regulations.
Section 21-31.1-5. - Requirements for permit.
Section 21-31.1-6. - Denial of permit.
Section 21-31.1-7. - Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records.
Section 21-31.1-8. - Label of dispensed veterinary drugs.
Section 21-31.1-9. - Records on veterinary drug transactions.
Section 21-31.1-10. - Record retention.
Section 21-31.1-11. - Inspections and samples.
Section 21-31.1-12. - Extra-label use.
Section 21-31.1-13. - Prohibited acts.
Section 21-31.1-14. - Suspension or revocation of permits.
Section 21-31.1-15. - Detention.
Section 21-31.1-16. - Seizure and condemnation.
Section 21-31.1-17. - Injunction proceedings.