§ 23-18.11-3 - Prohibited practices. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-18.11-3

   § 23-18.11-3  Prohibited practices. –No retail establishment located and doing business within the state shall sellor convey goods, food, or goods which have been the subject matter of therendering of personal services thereon, directly to the ultimate consumerswithin the state in plastic bags, unless the retailer makes available to eachconsumer a paper bag as an option at no greater charge than the plastic bag.The retailer must advertise clearly the availability of this option. Anyretailer who chooses to transfer purchases in paper bags only, need not makeother optional bags available.