Rhode Island § 47-15-6 - Containers
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 47-15-6 — Containers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-15-6. Containers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 47-15-6
§ 47-15-6. False construction.
(a) No container wherein commodities are packed shall have a false bottom, false side walls, false lid or covering, or be otherwise so constructed or filled, wholly or partially, as to facilitate the perpetration of deception or fraud.
(b) Any sealer may seize any container which facilitates the perpetration of deception or fraud, and the contents of the container. By order of the superior court of the county within which a violation of this section occurs, the containers seized shall be condemned and destroyed or released upon such conditions as the court may impose to insure against their use in violation of this chapter. The contents of any condemned container shall be returned to the owner thereof if the owner furnishes proper facilities for its return.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 47-15-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 47-15-6 cover?
Section 47-15-6 ("Containers") 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 § 47-15-6?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 47-15-6" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 47-15-6 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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