§ 4-26-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012.” History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1.
§ 4-26-2. Findings. The general assembly hereby finds that: (1) Livestock is the core of dairy and livestock farming in Rhode Island. (2) The care and management of livestock are important to the profitability of Rhode Island farms and the maintenance of Rhode Island’s working landscape. (3) There exists in this state a demand for […]
§ 4-26-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent: (1) “Advisory council” or “council” means the Rhode Island livestock welfare and care standards advisory council act of 2012 established pursuant to § 4-26-4. (2) “Agricultural operation” means any individual, partnership or corporation that complies with § 44-27-3 […]
§ 4-26-4. Advisory council established. (a) There is established a livestock care standards advisory council consisting of the state veterinarian, or his or her designee, who shall serve as the chairperson and six (6) public members appointed by the director as follows: (1) A representative from the Rhode Island farm bureau, or his or her […]
§ 4-26-5. Duties of the council. The council shall support and work collaboratively with the department as follows: (1) Review and evaluate laws and rules of the state applicable to the care and handling of livestock as defined in subdivision 4-26-3(6) including, but not limited to: (i) The overall health and welfare of livestock species; […]
§ 4-26-6. Reporting requirements. (a) The council shall provide a report of its recommendations and findings. Said report shall be provided to the department, governor and general assembly by April 30, 2013. (b) Thereafter, the council shall provide a written report to the governor and the general assembly, no later than April 30 of each […]
