§ 28-18-8. Removal of material processed in unauthorized homework.
The director of labor and training, or his or her authorized representative, may remove any material or article that is being processed in a home in violation of any provision of this chapter and may retain it until claimed by the employer. If the material or article is labeled as required by § 28-18-15, the director of labor and training shall by registered or certified mail give notice of the removal to the person whose name and address is affixed to the article as provided by § 28-18-15. Unless the article or material removed is claimed within thirty (30) days thereafter, it may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of; provided, that where the material or article is not so labeled the director may also destroy or otherwise dispose of the material or article after thirty (30) days if no claim is made for it within that period.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 293, § 3; P.L. 1948, ch. 2110, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3717, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-18-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-18 - Industrial Homework
Section 28-18-1. - Purpose of chapter.
Section 28-18-2. - Definitions.
Section 28-18-3. - Issuance of homework licenses.
Section 28-18-4. - Revocation or suspension of license or certificate.
Section 28-18-5. - Employer’s license and renewal fees.
Section 28-18-5.1. - Contractor’s permit required.
Section 28-18-5.2. - Permit required to process goods or materials.
Section 28-18-5.3. - Location of contract shop.
Section 28-18-5.4. - Contractor’s permit fees.
Section 28-18-6. - Rules and regulations.
Section 28-18-7. - Investigations and inspections — Communicable diseases.
Section 28-18-8. - Removal of material processed in unauthorized homework.
Section 28-18-9. - Subpoena powers.
Section 28-18-10. - Reports of homework done — Employee’s certificate required.
Section 28-18-11. - Child labor — Subcontracting — Time allowed for work.
Section 28-18-12. - Homeworker’s certificate required.
Section 28-18-13. - Costs of delivery or return of work.
Section 28-18-14. - Compliance with law — Employer’s license — Contractors and distributors.
Section 28-18-15. - Labeling of homework articles.
Section 28-18-16. - Penalty for violations.
Section 28-18-17. - Nonprofit and charitable organizations exempt.