§ 21-20-1 Vegetables to be sold by weight
§ 21-20-2 Penalty for sales other than by weight
§ 21-20-3 Enforcement of provisions
§ 21-20-4 Sale of nuts, beans, and berries by dry measure
§ 21-20-5 Rules as to grading, packing, and marking of farm products – False representations
§ 21-20-6 Penalty for violations
§ 21-20-7 Exemptions
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 21-20 - Fruits and Vegetables Generally

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