§ 21-11-5 — § 21-11-5. Regulations concerning processing and packing plants.

Rhode Island § 21-11-5

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 21: Food And Drugs
• Ch. 21-11: Meats

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§ 21-11-5. Regulations concerning processing and packing plants.

The director of health may adopt regulations governing the plant, equipment, operation, and maintenance of establishments defined in § 21-11-3, the methods and materials used, the source and quality of water, sewage and waste disposal, the approval or condemnation and disposal of any carcass or part of a carcass, meat, meat products, and meat food product, insofar as they relate to the health and protection of the public and any matters which relate to the health and protection of the public. These regulations may prescribe the manner in which inspection will be performed and the periods during which licensees may operate.

Legislative History

P.L. 1935, ch. 2265, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 264, § 3; P.L. 1943, ch. 1306, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-11-5; P.L. 1970, ch. 141, § 4.