Rhode Island § 4-5-23 - Tuberculosis Control
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 4-5-23 — Tuberculosis Control, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-5-23. Tuberculosis Control
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-5-23
§ 4-5-23. Violations as to tuberculosis-free areas.
Any person or any officer or agent of any corporation who violates any provision of §§ 4-5-20 — 4-5-22 or who hinders or obstructs the director of environmental management or any other authorized person in the discharge of any duty imposed by the provisions of §§ 4-5-20 — 4-5-22, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days or shall suffer both the fine and imprisonment for each offense, and for each animal transported into any of these areas contrary to the provisions of §§ 4-5-20 — 4-5-22 a separate offense may be charged.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 241, § 44; P.L. 1932, ch. 1926, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 207, § 25; G.L.
1956, § 4-5-23.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-5-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-5-23 cover?
Section 4-5-23 ("Tuberculosis Control") 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 § 4-5-23?
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