§ 23-24.5-10. Product sale or use.
(a) The director may limit or ban the use or sale of an asbestos or asbestiform product after notice and hearing when that product is found to be a likely risk of or a potential cause of injury or death from the normal and intended use of the product.
(b) Any person or entity selling or manufacturing asbestos or asbestiform material shall be strictly liable for any injury, death, or damages related to the exposure to, or use of, these products.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 366, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-24.5 - Asbestos Abatement
Section 23-24.5-1. - Short title.
Section 23-24.5-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-24.5-4. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-24.5-5. - Asbestos exposure standards.
Section 23-24.5-6. - Asbestos abatement plans.
Section 23-24.5-7. - Health department inspections.
Section 23-24.5-8. - Posting and labeling.
Section 23-24.5-9. - Building closing.
Section 23-24.5-10. - Product sale or use.
Section 23-24.5-11. - Complaint process.
Section 23-24.5-12. - Licensure of asbestos contractors.
Section 23-24.5-13. - Competent persons.
Section 23-24.5-14. - Training, curricula, and certification.
Section 23-24.5-15. - Duties of physicians regarding asbestos related disease.
Section 23-24.5-16. - Delegation of authority.
Section 23-24.5-17. - Compliance procedures.
Section 23-24.5-18. - Hazardous substance.
Section 23-24.5-19. - Asbestos abatement fund.
Section 23-24.5-20. - Bonds authorized.
Section 23-24.5-21. - Advances from general fund.
Section 23-24.5-22. - Interpretation and severability.
Section 23-24.5-23. - Asbestos advisory board.
Section 23-24.5-24. - Exemptions.
Section 23-24.5-25. - Misrepresentation of asbestos licensure or certification.