- (1) “Clinically ill” means an illness that is apparent to a licensed veterinarian based on observation, examination, or testing of the dog.
- (2) “Nonelective surgical procedure” means a surgical procedure that is necessary to preserve or restore the health of an animal or to correct a condition that would interfere with the animal’s ability to walk, run, jump or otherwise function in a normal manner.
- (3) “Purchaser” means any person purchasing a dog from a seller, as defined in this section.
- (4) “Seller” means any person, business or other entity engaging in the sale of dogs, except that this definition does not encompass the sale of dogs on the premises of and by a public shelter, pound or other entity operating as a nonprofit organization pursuant to Rhode Island law. Persons selling fewer than twenty (20) dogs or three (3) litters, whichever is greater, in a single calendar year shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
As used in this chapter:
History of Section.
P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.