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Rhode Island General Laws

Chapter 4-19

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 4, ch. 19

Animal Care

4-19-1Purpose 4-19-2Definitions 4-19-3Registration of municipal dog pounds 4-19-4Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers 4-19-4.1Sales by pet shops 4-19-4.2Prohibition on sales in public places 4-19-5Pet shop licenses 4-19-5.1Breeder licenses 4-19-5.2Trainers required to obtain kennel license — Exceptions 4-19-6Public auction and kennel licenses 4-19-7Dealer licenses 4-19-8Denial of certificates of registration or licenses 4-19-9Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license 4-19-10Dealing in animals without a license 4-19-11Mistreatment of animals 4-19-11.1RepealedRepealed 4-19-11.2Destruction of animals — Reporting 4-19-11.3Penalty for violations 4-19-12Disposition of animals 4-19-12.1Public health exemptions 4-19-13Rules and regulations 4-19-14Chapter inapplicable 4-19-15Access of inspectors to property 4-19-16Mandatory spaying and neutering of dogs and cats adopted from a licensed releasing agency 4-19-17Forfeited fees 4-19-18Penalties for violations 4-19-19Adoption of municipal ordinances 4-19-20Severability 4-19-21Use of the terms owner or guardian 4-19-22Animal control officers 4-19-23Pets for veterans 4-19-24Humane transportation of K-9 partners