These amended Rules and Regulations Governing Hypodermic Needles, Syringes, and Other Such Instruments are promulgated pursuant to the authority set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28-3.01, and are established for the purpose of promoting public health by permitting the sale of hypodermic needles and syringes in licensed pharmacies and adopting provisions governing hypodermic needles, syringes, and other such instruments without the need for a prescription.
216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-15-6.1