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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Signs provided by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, or an exact duplicate of it made privately, shall: (1) Contain in red bold lettering a minimum of three-eighths inch ( 3/8 ″) high on a white background the following wording in both English and Spanish:
THE SALE OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CIGARETTES AND
ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS
TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21
IS AGAINST RHODE ISLAND LAW
(§ 11-9-13.8(1), Rhode Island Statutes)
PHOTO ID FOR PROOF OF AGE IS
REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.
(2) Contain the phone number at the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, where violations of §§ 11-9-13.2--11-9-13.19 can be reported, in addition to any other information required by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
(3) Be displayed prominently for public view, wherever tobacco products, including electronic nicotine-delivery system products, are sold at each cash register, each tobacco product vending machine, including each electronic nicotine-delivery system product vending machine, or any other place from which tobacco products, including electronic nicotine-delivery system products, are sold. The signs shall be electronically available in both English and Spanish online at the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals' website.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 11. Criminal Offenses § 11-9-13.7. Signs concerning sales to individuals under age twenty-one (21) - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-11-criminal-offenses/ri-gen-laws-sect-11-9-13-7/
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