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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It is unlawful for any person to deliver, sell, possess with intent to deliver, or sell, or manufacture with intent to deliver, or sell drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of chapter 28 of this title. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment not exceeding two (2) years, or both.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the general laws, the sale, manufacture, or delivery of drug paraphernalia to a person acting in accordance with chapter 28.6 of this title shall not be considered a violation of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-28.5-2. Manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia--Penalty - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-28-5-2/
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