2005 Rhode Island Code - § 2-1-8 — Marketing functions of director.

   (1) To collect and diffuse timely information relative to the seasonal supply, demand and prevailing prices of farm products, both at wholesale and retail, the movement of farm products through commercial channels, and the quantities and conditions of farm products in dry and cold storage.

   (2) To assist and advise in the organization and maintenance of producers' and consumers' cooperative selling and buying associations.

   (3) To investigate the cost of distributing farm products, both at wholesale and retail, and to publish these findings that may be of practical interest to the public.

   (4) To furnish advice and assistance to the public with reference to buying of farm products and other matters relative to farm products.

   (5) To take those lawful measures that may be deemed advisable to prevent waste or uneconomical use of farm products.

   (6) To co-operate with various state and federal agencies having to do with farm products.