Rhode Island General Laws Title 47. Weights and Measures § 47-15-7. Net quantity labels

(1) To containers while being used for the delivery of a food which, in accordance with the practice of the trade, is to be processed, labeled, packed, or repacked on premises other than where originally placed in those containers.

(2) To transparent wrappings, devoid of any words, letters, or numerals, used as a means of protecting the commodity, when the weight or count of the contents, or any portion thereof, is accurately determined at the time of, and for the immediate purpose of, sale.

(3) To an unlidded container when the weight of the contents, or any portion thereof, can be accurately determined at the time of, and for the immediate purpose of, sale, by the seller at the request of the buyer, on a weighing device installed for the purpose on the premises of the seller and sealed in accordance with the provisions of this division.

(4) To an unlidded container when the count of the contents, or any portion thereof, is accurately determined at the time of, and for the immediate purpose of, sale.

(5) To containers of fruits and vegetables, when the quantity is expressed in terms of count.

(6) To containers of petroleum products where the net quantity of the contents of the containers is plainly and conspicuously marked, branded, or otherwise indicated on the side or top thereof.

(7) When bottles containing beverages which conform to this chapter are placed in a carrying case of six (6) or more, the carrying case shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.