§ 23-26-20. Form of tags.
Whenever a tag is required by this chapter, it shall be approved by the director and shall be made of muslin, linen, or other material of like durability and shall be the same color stock throughout. Paper faced tags shall not be used. For designating all new material, the tag shall be white; for designating second-hand or renovated material or articles the tag shall be yellow; for designating articles or materials placed off sale by the director the tag shall be blue; and for designating articles or materials exposed to infectious or contagious disease and declared “unclean” by the director, the tag shall be red. Statements required on tags shall be legibly printed or stamped on one side only, in the English language and in letters at least one-eighth of an inch (⅛") in height. When the director approves a tag, a registry number shall be assigned, and the registry number shall appear on all tags attached to articles of bedding which do not contain the name and address of the manufacturer. Tags attached to mattresses or pillows shall be at least six square inches (6") in area. The director may permit smaller tags and may require larger tags for other articles. On each tag, there shall be a certification that the article complies with the requirements of law, but the tag also may state that the article complies with the laws of any other state.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 820, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 23-26-20.
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.