Section 4-22-2. – Definitions.
§ 4-22-2. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (a) “At-large” means: (1) On the premises of a person other than an owner of the cat, without the consent of an occupant or owner of such premises, or (2) on a public street or highway, on public or private school grounds, or in any other […]
Section 4-19-24. – Humane transportation of K-9 partners.
§ 4-19-24. Humane transportation of K-9 partners. (a) For the purposes of this section, “police dog” means: a dog owned by a police department or police agency of the state of Rhode Island or any political subdivision thereof, that is used by the department or agency for official duties. (b) EMS personnel may provide emergency […]
Section 4-22-3. – Required cat identification.
§ 4-22-3. Required cat identification. It shall be unlawful for any person to be an owner of a cat over three months of age unless the person maintains an identification worn by the cat at all times. The identification provisions in this law are not applicable to the following: (a) A cat brought into the […]
Section 4-20-1. – Purpose.
§ 4-20-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines and criteria for rodeo and rodeo related activities relative to humane treatment of rodeo animals and rodeo livestock in the state. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 661, § 1.
Section 4-22-4. – Removal of cat identification.
§ 4-22-4. Removal of cat identification. It shall be unlawful for any person other than an animal control officer, a licensed veterinarian, an employee of a licensed animal shelter, an employee of a licensed municipal pound, or a person authorized by an animal control officer to remove any identification from any cat not owned by […]
Section 4-20-2. – Notification requirements.
§ 4-20-2. Notification requirements. No person, firm, corporation, or association shall conduct or promote any rodeo without first having notified in writing the animal control officer of the city or town in which this event is to take place. The notification shall include the dates and times of this event and the identity of the […]
Section 4-22-5. – Holding at-large or impounded cats.
§ 4-22-5. Holding at-large or impounded cats. (a) In the case of any at-large or roaming or feral cat released to or impounded in a licensed animal shelter or licensed municipal pound wearing any form of identification specified in the definitions section the animal shelter or pound shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the […]
Section 4-20-3. – Presence of veterinarian required.
§ 4-20-3. Presence of veterinarian required. No person, firm, corporation, or association shall conduct or promote any rodeo without requiring the presence of a veterinarian licensed to practice in Rhode Island during the time that this event is taking place. The veterinarian employed shall be one who has had experience in the treatment of large […]
Section 4-22-6. – Enforcement.
§ 4-22-6. Enforcement. An impounded at-large, roaming, or feral cat not wearing any identification may not be released to the owner of the cat until the owner complies with the identification requirements of this article. History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 291, § 1.
Section 4-20-4. – Rodeo events.
§ 4-20-4. Rodeo events. Rodeo events involving animals/livestock shall be limited to bareback riding, saddle bronk riding, bull riding, calf roping, as provided in § 4-20-7, breakaway calf-roping, steer wrestling, team riding, barrel racing, team roping, wild horse racing, chuckwagon racing, quarter horse races, mounted flag races, trail riding events, obstacle course and pole bending […]