§ 47-15-1. Purpose.
This chapter is designed to protect purchasers of any commodity within its provisions against deception or misrepresentation as to the quantity or amount of the commodity purchased, and, as against the seller, shall be strictly construed with a view to effect its object.
History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 47 - Weights and Measures
Section 47-15-2. - Applicability.
Section 47-15-3. - Exemptions.
Section 47-15-4. - “Container” defined.
Section 47-15-5. - “Lidded container” and “closed container” defined.
Section 47-15-6. - False construction.
Section 47-15-7. - Net quantity labels.
Section 47-15-8. - Designation to be net — Non-rigid containers.
Section 47-15-9. - Solids and fluids — Trade custom.
Section 47-15-10. - Statements of weight and measure.
Section 47-15-11. - Largest unit statement of quantity.
Section 47-15-12. - Designation to be minimum without tolerance below.
Section 47-15-13. - Violations.
Section 47-15-14. - Federal laws and regulations.