# R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-5: Contamination of containers

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-5
- **Heading:** Contamination of containers
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21-23 / Section 21-23-5

## Text

Whoever by himself or herself or by his or her servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of any other person, firm, or corporation having custody of a reusable jar, bottle, measure, or other vessel used as a container for any carbonated or nonalcoholic beverage, soda water, fruit juice or drink, bottled drinking water either plain or carbonated, or any other so-called soft drink, places or causes or permits to be placed in it any offal, kerosene, or article other than waters or beverages as enumerated in this chapter, or any agent used for cleaning the jar, bottle, measure or other vessel, shall be punished by a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for each reusable misused container.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-1 § 21-23-1. Bottlers€™ permits required for manufacture or sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-2 § 21-23-2. Issuance and renewal of permits €” Fee €” Posting €” Exempt cider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-3 § 21-23-3. Suspension or revocation of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-4 § 21-23-4. Adoption of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-5 § 21-23-5. Contamination of containers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-6 § 21-23-6. Retailers exempt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-23-7 § 21-23-7. Inspections and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T21_C21-23_S21-23-7.md)

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