Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 21-25 – Corn and Corn Meal
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§ 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.