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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) Who is subject to article III to distribute or dispense a controlled substance in violation of § 21-28-3.18;
(2) Who is a registrant to manufacture a controlled substance not authorized by his or her registration, or to distribute or dispense a controlled substance not authorized by his or her registration to another registrant or other authorized person;
(3) To refuse or fail to make, keep, or furnish any record, notification, order form, statement, invoice or information required under this chapter;
(4) To refuse an entry into any premises for any inspection authorized by this chapter.
(b) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years, or fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-28-4.02. Prohibited acts B--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-28-4-02/
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