§ 21-31.1-1 - Legislative findings – Intent. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 21-31.1-1

   § 21-31.1-1  Legislative findings –Intent. – (a) The general assembly finds and declares it is in the interest of publichealth, safety, and welfare that a uniform state code is needed to regulatedistributors of veterinary drugs conducting business within the state of RhodeIsland; to provide for registration of distributors of veterinary drugs by asystem of permits; to provide for the inspection of the establishments ofdistributors of veterinary drugs; and to require records on prescriptionveterinary drug distribution.

   (b) The intent of this chapter is to assure properdistribution of veterinary drugs to prevent adulteration of the food supplywith illegal drug residues through misuse of drugs on food producing animals,and to promote the health of treated animals.