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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person shall use any material to make any article of bedding for sale that is made from material:
(1) That comes from an animal or fowl;
(2) That contains any bugs, vermin, insects, or filth;
(3) That is unsanitary;
(4) That contains burlap or other material that has been used for baling;
(5) That is second-hand;
unless the material has been thoroughly sterilized by a process approved by the director.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-26-7. Types of material requiring sterilization - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-26-7/
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