§ 23-6-1. Common drinking cups and towels.
(a) In order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, the state department of health is authorized to prohibit, in any public places, vehicles, or buildings that it may designate, the use of a common drinking cup and a common towel, and the director may establish rules and regulations for this purpose.
(b) Whoever violates the provisions of this section, or any rule or regulation of the state department of health made under authority of the provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.
History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 115, § 15; P.L. 1915, ch. 1238, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 153, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 255, § 12; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 180; G.L. 1956, § 23-6-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-6 - Prevention and Suppression of Contagious Diseases
Section 23-6-1. - Common drinking cups and towels.
Section 23-6-2. - Spitting in public places.
Section 23-6-3. - Vaccinations provided by cities or towns.
Section 23-6-4. - Employment of physicians for vaccinations.
Section 23-6-5. - Record of vaccinations.
Section 23-6-6. - Preservation of records.
Section 23-6-7. - Investigation and suppression of poliomyelitis.
Section 23-6-8. - Local authorization of hospital or camp for communicable disease.
Section 23-6-9. - Abatement of unauthorized hospital or camp.