Rhode Island § 4-9-3 - Biological Products
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 4-9-3 — Biological Products, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-9-3. Biological Products
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-9-3
§ 4-9-3. Use and disposition of products — Records and reports.
(a) The director of the department of environmental management may, as a condition of authorization provided in subsection 4-9-2(a), require records to be kept by persons that sell or give away any of the products enumerated in § 4-9-1. Such records may include, but not be limited to, the product trade name, the product generic name, the name and address of the company that produced the product, the USDA product code, the strength of the product, the date the product was produced, the date the product was delivered, the date the product was administered, the product serial number or lot number, the name and address of the owner of the animal(s) that the product was administered, sold, or given away to, and the individual identification of any animal(s) that the product was administered to or used on.
(b) Failure to keep records required by the director under this section shall constitute a violation of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1943, ch. 1358, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 4-9-3; P.L. 2013, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 2013,
ch. 228, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-9-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-9-3 cover?
Section 4-9-3 ("Biological Products") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 4-9-3?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 4-9-3" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 4-9-3 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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