Rhode Island § 28-18-8 - Industrial Homework

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§ 28-18-8. Industrial Homework

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-18-8

§ 28-18-8. Removal of material processed in unauthorized homework.

The director of labor and training, or his or her authorized representative, may remove any material or article that is being processed in a home in violation of any provision of this chapter and may retain it until claimed by the employer. If the material or article is labeled as required by § 28-18-15, the director of labor and training shall by registered or certified mail give notice of the removal to the person whose name and address is affixed to the article as provided by § 28-18-15. Unless the article or material removed is claimed within thirty (30) days thereafter, it may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of; provided, that where the material or article is not so labeled the director may also destroy or otherwise dispose of the material or article after thirty (30) days if no claim is made for it within that period.

History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 293, § 3; P.L. 1948, ch. 2110, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3717, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-18-8.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-18-8

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-18-8 cover?

Section 28-18-8 ("Industrial Homework") 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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