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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-23 > Chapter-23-26 > 23-26-20SECTION 23-26-20
§ 23-26-20 Form of tags. – Whenever a tag is required by this chapter, it shall be approved by thedirector and shall be made of muslin, linen, or other material of likedurability and shall be the same color stock throughout. Paper faced tags shallnot be used. For designating all new material, the tag shall be white; fordesignating second-hand or renovated material or articles the tag shall beyellow; for designating articles or materials placed off sale by the directorthe tag shall be blue; and for designating articles or materials exposed toinfectious or contagious disease and declared "unclean" by the director, thetag shall be red. Statements required on tags shall be legibly printed orstamped on one side only, in the English language and in letters at leastone-eighth of an inch (1/8") in height. When the director approves a tag, aregistry number shall be assigned, and the registry number shall appear on alltags attached to articles of bedding which do not contain the name and addressof the manufacturer. Tags attached to mattresses or pillows shall be at leastsix square inches (6") in area. The director may permit smaller tags and mayrequire larger tags for other articles. On each tag, there shall be acertification that the article complies with the requirements of law, but thetag also may state that the article complies with the laws of any other state.
