Rhode Island § 21-2-56 - Milk Sanitation Code
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§ 21-2-56. Milk Sanitation Code
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-2-56
§ 21-2-56. Taking of samples in investigation of violations.
No person, firm, or corporation, nor the employee of any person, firm, or corporation, shall be liable to prosecution under the provisions of this chapter if the prosecution is based upon samples of milk, unless samples of milk or cream upon which the prosecution is based are taken upon his or her premises or while in his or her possession or under his or her control by an inspector of milk or a collector of samples of milk of some city or town or an employee of the state department of health, and a sealed sample of it is given to him or her.
History of Section.
G.L. 1909, ch. 173, § 15, P.L. 1921, ch. 2070, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 203, § 15; G.L.
1938, ch. 216, § 15; P.L. 1941, ch. 1043, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3311, § 1; G.L. 1956,
§ 21-5-27; G.L. 1956, § 21-2-56, P.L. 1962, ch. 80, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 21-2-56
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 21-2-56 cover?
Section 21-2-56 ("Milk Sanitation Code") 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 § 21-2-56?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 21-2-56 apply to my situation?
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