§ 21-19-1 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 21-19-1

   § 21-19-1  Definitions. – (a) "Grade" or "grades" means the standards for potatoes established by theUnited States Department of Agriculture and promulgated by the director ofenvironmental management as the official grades of potatoes for Rhode Islandunder the authority of § 21-20-5.

   (b) "Person" or "persons" as used in this chapter includesindividuals, corporations, companies, societies, and associations. The act,omission, or failure of an officer, agent, or other person acting for oremployed by a corporation, company, society, or association, within the scopeof that person's employment or office shall also be deemed to be the act,omission, or failure of the corporation, company, society, or association.

   (c) "Plainly and conspicuously" means that the lettering usedto convey information required by law on containers shall be legible enough soas not to be obscured by other markings or illustrations used. Grade termsshall be in block letters three-eighths inch ( 3/8") or larger in height.