Rhode Island § 11-9-21 - Children
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§ 11-9-21. Children
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-21
§ 11-9-21. Prohibition of sale of certain dietary supplements to minors.
(a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person, to sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish any of the following to a person under 18 years of age:
(1) A dietary supplement containing an ephedrine group alkaloid.
(2) A dietary supplement containing any of the following:
(A) Androstanedoil.
(B) Androstanedione.
(C) Androstenedione.
(D) Noradrostenediol.
(E) Norandrostenedione.
(F) Dehydroepiandrosterone.
(b) The seller shall request valid identification from any individual who attempts to purchase a dietary supplement set forth in subsection (a) if that individual reasonably appears to the seller to be under 18 years of age.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), a retail clerk who fails to request identification pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to any civil penalties, or subject to any disciplinary action or discharge by his or her employer.
History of Section.
P.L. 2005, ch. 244, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 246, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-9-21
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-9-21 cover?
Section 11-9-21 ("Children") 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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