§ 21-31.1-12. Extra-label use.
The extra-label use of any veterinary drug in or on a food-producing animal by any person other than a veterinarian or a person working under the control of a veterinarian is a prohibited act. Extra-label use of these drugs by or on the order of a veterinarian is not prohibited provided all the following conditions are met:
(1) A careful medical diagnosis is made by the veterinarian within the context of a valid veterinarian-client/patient relationship.
(2) A determination is made by the veterinarian that there is no marketed drug specifically labeled to treat the condition diagnosed, or that drug therapy as recommended by the labeling has been found clinically ineffective in the animal(s) to be treated.
(3) Procedures are instituted to assure that the identity of the treated animal is carefully maintained.
(4) A significantly extended time period is assigned for drug withdrawal prior to marketing meat, milk, or eggs; steps are taken to assure that the recommended withdrawal times are met; and no illegal residues occur as determined by the U.S. FDA or other federal agency which may have jurisdiction, e.g. USDA, EPA.
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.