The following acts and the causing of them are prohibited:

(1)  The distribution within the state of Rhode Island of a veterinary drug without a valid permit.

(2)  The distribution of a prescription veterinary drug to, or its possession by, any person other than the following:

(i)  A person holding a permit required by § 21-31.1-4(a).

(ii)  A veterinarian’s client or his or her agent, provided that the drug is dispensed by or on the prescription of the veterinarian as the relationship is defined in § 21-31.1-2(13).

(3)  The failure to keep records on distribution and receipt of veterinary drugs as required by § 21-31.1-7.

(4)  The use of a code or euphemism on records, required by § 21-31.1-7, which causes the true nature of a veterinary drug to be concealed.

(5)  The failure to permit entry or inspection and collection of samples as authorized by § 21-31.1-11, or to produce for examination the records required to be kept by § 21-31.1-7.

(6)  The extra-label use of a veterinary drug by any person except as provided by § 21-31.1-12.

(7)  The removal or other authorized disposition of a drug while under detention as provided by § 21-31.1-15.

(8)  The failure to have a valid permit posted as described in § 21-31.1-1-4(d).