Rhode Island General Laws Title 47. Weights and Measures § 47-15-3. Exemptions

(1) To a sale of a commodity when the sale is made from bulk and the quantity is weighed, measured, or counted for the immediate purpose of the sale;

(2) To the sale of a commodity in any container of a net weight of one-half ounce ( 1/2 oz.) or less avoirdupois, or of a net measure of one-half ( 1/2 ) fluid ounce or less, or when the net count, other than by linear measure, is less than six (6), and the contents are readily visible;