No dealer in groceries, meats, provisions, or any articles of food whatsoever shall use or cause to be used newspapers, printed paper or other second-hand paper for the purpose of wrapping up such articles of food, unless the food shall first be placed in paper carton boxes, jars, tins, or other sanitary receptacles. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense. History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 348, § 4; P.L. 1911, ch. 708, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 400, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 611, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 11-16-3.
Rhode Island Legal Code