Rhode Island § 21-27-8 - Sanitation in Food Establishments

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§ 21-27-8. Sanitation in Food Establishments

R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27-8

§ 21-27-8. Obstruction of entry to premises in enforcement of chapter.

No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entrance of the director to any house, structure, vessel, vehicle, or other premises in the discharge of the director’s official duties in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter.

History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 260, § 8; P.L. 1948, ch. 2026, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-27-8.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 21-27-8 cover?

Section 21-27-8 ("Sanitation in Food Establishments") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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