§ 23-26-12. Sterilization registrations.
Any sterilization process, before being used in connection with this chapter, must receive the approval of the director. Every person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate the sterilization process shall first obtain a numbered registration from the director and shall not operate the process unless the registration is kept conspicuously posted in the establishment. The fee for original registration shall be eighty-four dollars ($84.00). Application for the registration shall be accompanied by specifications in duplicate, in such form as the director shall require. Each registration shall expire one year from date of issue. The fee for annual renewal of a sterilizing registration shall be one-half (½) the original fee.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-12; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 86; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 30, § 8; P.L. 2009, ch. 68, art. 12, § 9; P.L. 2022, ch. 231, art. 3, § 9, effective June 27, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-26 - Bedding and Upholstered Furniture
Section 23-26-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-26-2. - All new materials required for new articles — Tagging.
Section 23-26-3. - Sale of second-hand material as new.
Section 23-26-3.1. - Sale prohibition.
Section 23-26-4. - Sterilization and tagging of second-hand articles or material.
Section 23-26-5. - Presence of second-hand article or material as evidence of sale or use.
Section 23-26-6. - Sterilization and tagging of material exposed to contagious disease.
Section 23-26-7. - Types of material requiring sterilization.
Section 23-26-7.1. - Sterilization, disinfection, and disinfestation of bedding and materials.
Section 23-26-8. - Inspection stamp required on tags.
Section 23-26-9. - Removal or defacement of tags.
Section 23-26-10. - Sale of unattached tags.
Section 23-26-11. - Counterfeit stamps and registrations.
Section 23-26-12. - Sterilization registrations.
Section 23-26-13. - Contents of tag on bedding articles for sale.
Section 23-26-14. - Contents of tag on articles renovated for owner.
Section 23-26-15. - Contents of tag on shipments of filling material.
Section 23-26-16. - Misleading tags — Variances allowed — Ordering articles off sale.
Section 23-26-17. - Sterilization of second-hand “as is” articles — Contents of tag.
Section 23-26-18. - Sterilization and tagging of articles exposed to contagious disease.
Section 23-26-19. - Manner of attaching tags.
Section 23-26-20. - Form of tags.
Section 23-26-22. - Contents of inspection stamps.
Section 23-26-23. - Acceptance of inspection stamps of other states.
Section 23-26-24. - Inspection powers — Confiscation.
Section 23-26-25. - Rules, regulations, and findings — Suspension or revocation of registrations.
Section 23-26-26. - Appeal of director’s decisions.
Section 23-26-27. - Penalty for violations.
Section 23-26-28. - Disposition of fees and penalties.
Section 23-26-30. - Registration required — Application — Issuance and term of registration.