R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-26-18: Sterilization and tagging of articles exposed to contagious disease.

Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the sale of an article of bedding that has been exposed to infectious or contagious disease and which, after the exposure, has not been sterilized and approved for use. If the director shall find any article of bedding or filling material which has been used by or about any person having an infectious or contagious disease, the director shall tag the article of bedding or material with a tag bearing the word “unclean” in conspicuous letters. The tag shall not be removed except by the director.