§ 21-25-1 “Rhode Island corn” defined
§ 21-25-2 Labeling of containers of corn
§ 21-25-3 Labeling of corn meal
§ 21-25-4 Penalty for misbranding
§ 21-25-5 Prosecution of violations

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 21-25 - Corn and Corn Meal

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.