R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-21

Current through 2024 Public Law 24
Section 11-9-21 - Prohibition of sale of certain dietary supplements to minors
(a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person, to sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish any of the following to a person under 18 years of age:
(1) A dietary supplement containing an ephedrine group alkaloid.
(2) A dietary supplement containing any of the following:
(A) Androstanedoil.
(B) Androstanedione.
(C) Androstenedione.
(D) Noradrostenediol.
(E) Norandrostenedione.
(F) Dehydroepiandrosterone.
(b) The seller shall request valid identification from any individual who attempts to purchase a dietary supplement set forth in subsection (a) if that individual reasonably appears to the seller to be under 18 years of age.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), a retail clerk who fails to request identification pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to any civil penalties, or subject to any disciplinary action or discharge by his or her employer.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-21

P.L. 2005, ch. 244, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 246, § 2.