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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The following acts and the causing of them are prohibited:
(1) The distribution within the state of Rhode Island of a veterinary drug without a valid permit.
(2) The distribution of a prescription veterinary drug to, or its possession by, any person other than the following:
(i) A person holding a permit required by § 21-31.1-4(a).
(ii) A veterinarian's client or his or her agent, provided that the drug is dispensed by or on the prescription of the veterinarian as the relationship is defined in § 21-31.1-2(13).
(3) The failure to keep records on distribution and receipt of veterinary drugs as required by § 21-31.1-7.
(4) The use of a code or euphemism on records, required by § 21-31.1-7, which causes the true nature of a veterinary drug to be concealed.
(5) The failure to permit entry or inspection and collection of samples as authorized by § 21-31.1-11, or to produce for examination the records required to be kept by § 21-31.1-7.
(6) The extra-label use of a veterinary drug by any person except as provided by § 21-31.1-12.
(7) The removal or other authorized disposition of a drug while under detention as provided by § 21-31.1-15.
(8) The failure to have a valid permit posted as described in § 21-31.1-1-4(d).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-31.1-13. Prohibited acts - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-21-food-and-drugs/ri-gen-laws-sect-21-31-1-13/
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