Rhode Island § 21-22-2 - Vinegar
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§ 21-22-2. Vinegar
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-22-2
§ 21-22-2. Artificial coloring prohibited — Acetic acid and vinegar solid requirements.
All vinegars shall be without artificial coloring matter, and shall contain not less than four grams (4 gs.) of acetic acid in one hundred grams (100 gs.) of the vinegar. Cider vinegar shall contain in addition to four grams (4 gs.) of acetic acid not less than one and six-tenths grams (1.6 gs.) of cider vinegar solids in one hundred grams (100 gs.) of the vinegar. If any vinegar contains any artificial coloring matter, or less than the amount of acidity required by this section, or, in the case of a cider vinegar, if it contains less than the amount of acidity or cider vinegar solids required by this section, it shall be deemed to be an adulteration within the meaning of this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 148, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 174, § 2; P.L. 1917, ch. 1468, § 1; G.L. 1923,
ch. 205, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 270, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 21-22-2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 21-22-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 21-22-2 cover?
Section 21-22-2 ("Vinegar") 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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