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RI Gen L § 4-18-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals|Section 4-18-11 - Quarantine.

§ 4-18-11. Quarantine.(a) Quarantine period and conditions for release. All imported animals must be maintained for any period of quarantine required by the department and under any conditions as prescribed in this section:(1) Primates. The normal quarantine period required for primates is that which provides for a physical examination, administration of a tuberculin test by a veterinarian upon entry, and a repeat physical examination and tuberculin test thirty (30) days later. Primates may be released from quarantine by the department upon completion of the second tuberculin test provided that in the judgment of the attending veterinarian:(i) Both tuberculin tests are negative.(ii) The animals exhibit no visible oral ulcers at the end of quarantine period.(iii) The animals show no clinical evidence of dysentery or diarrhea, emesis, emaciation, contagious skin lesions, central nervous system disturbances, jaundice, or abnormal respiratory signs at the end of quarantine period.(iv) There is no evidence of a zoonotic disease traced back to the quarantined animals.(v) In the opinion of the attending veterinarian the animals are healthy. A summary report by the attending veterinarian, in writing over his or her signature, shall be made to the department incorporating (1) the results of all tests, physical examinations, etc., performed and (2) his or her opinion that the animals are healthy.(2) Carnivores. Carnivores shall be confined in a place and manner approved by the department for a ninety (90) day period. A primary enclosure as defined under § 4-18-2 or an equivalent approved by the department is acceptable for confinement. If at the end of quarantine, the animals are examined and found healthy by a veterinarian, they may be released by the department upon receipt of this certification in writing by the attending veterinarian without further restriction.(b) Animals refused release. Imported animals refused release from quarantine shall be handled in any manner as approved and specified by the department.(c) Variations from quarantine procedures. Where the quarantine procedures specified are not compatible with the objective of a specific research project, the department may authorize variations from the requirements specified, provided that no public health hazard results from the variations allowed.(d) Sales to institutions, zoos, etc. Any person importing animals for purposes of sale to any educational and research institution, zoological garden, laboratory, college, or university may satisfy the requirements of this chapter by contract with that institution. The quarantine shall meet all of the requirements with regard to period, observation, reporting and other conditions of quarantine.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 58, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-18-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals|Section 4-18-12 - Tuberculin tests.

§ 4-18-12. Tuberculin tests.The method of tuberculin testing used is subject to approval by the department. Normal variations in site of administration and type and dilution of tuberculin used for intradermal injection may be accepted by the department. The use of such testing methods as the patch and multiple puncture tests will not be accepted.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 58, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-18-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals|Section 4-18-13 - Exceptions.

§ 4-18-13. Exceptions.The department upon application may grant variances from the requirements of these regulations as it determines are authorized by law and will not result in hazard to the public health. Those applications, and variances made, shall be in writing and any variances granted under this section shall set forth conditions designed to protect the public health, and shall be granted only for a specified period.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 58, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-18-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals|Section 4-18-14 - Penalty for violations.

§ 4-18-14. Penalty for violations.Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100), and the loss of any specimen referred to in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 58, § 3; P.L. 1980, ch. 72, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-18-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals|Section 4-18-15 - Enforcement of this chapter.

§ 4-18-15. Enforcement of this chapter.The director of environmental management or his or her designee shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 72, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-1 - Purpose.

§ 4-19-1. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is:(1) To protect the owners of dogs and cats from the sale or use of stolen pets;(2) To ensure that all warm-blooded, vertebrate animals, in the care of facilities licensed or registered under this chapter, are provided humane care and treatment by regulating the transportation, sale, purchase, housing, care, handling, and treatment of these animals by persons or organizations engaged in transporting, selling, handling, housing, and care of these animals;(3) To ensure that animals confined in pet shops, kennels, animal shelters, auction markets, breeding facilities, training facilities with the exception of training facilities maintained by government agencies and training facilities operated by volunteers working for a not-for-profit or exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and pounds are provided humane care and treatment;(4) To release for sale, trade, or adoption only those animals that appear to be free of infection, communicable disease, or abnormalities, unless veterinary care subsequent to release is assured;(5) To ensure the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats that are adopted from a releasing agency;(6) To increase transparency concerning where pet shops source dogs and cats; and(7) To ensure pet shops can also source puppies and kittens from rescues and shelters to help provide homes for puppies and kittens in need.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 24, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 475, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 182, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 252, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-3 - Registration of municipal dog pounds.

§ 4-19-3. Registration of municipal dog pounds.No municipality shall operate a dog pound unless a certificate of registration for that dog pound has been granted by the director. Application for that certificate shall be made in the manner provided by the director. No fee is required for the application or certificate. Certificates of registration are valid for a period of one year or until revoked and may be renewed annually on the first day of January for like periods upon application in the manner provided.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2.
RI Gen L § 4-19-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-4 - Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers.

§ 4-19-4. Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers.No person shall operate an animal shelter, rescue, or as a broker unless a certificate of registration for that animal shelter, rescue, or broker has been granted by the director. Application for that certificate shall be made in the manner provided by the director. No fee is required for the application or certificate. Certificates of registration are valid for a period of one year, or until revoked, and may be renewed annually on the first day of January for like periods upon application in the manner provided.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-4.1 - Sales by pet shops.

§ 4-19-4.1. Sales by pet shops.(a) A pet shop shall send the following records to the department of environmental management on or before May 1 and November 1 of every year, documenting the following for each dog or cat offered for sale during the previous six (6) months:(1) A health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian that indicates that the dog or cat was examined and in good health seven (7) days after the dog or cat was acquired by the pet shop;(2) Original source information including:(i) The name, business name, if applicable, street address, city, and state of the breeder;(ii) Any applicable federal and state license number for the breeder;(iii) Any federal and state inspection reports the breeder received in the previous six (6) months, without redactions, unless the reports are unavailable because the breeder had not been inspected by federal or state agencies in the previous six (6) months;(iv) The total number of dogs and cats on the premises of the breeder at the time the dog or cat offered for sale by the pet shop left the breeder's premises;(3) Broker or dealer information, if applicable, including:(i) The name, business name, if applicable, street address, city, and state of the broker or dealer who obtained the dog or cat from the breeder and resold the dog or cat to the pet shop;(ii) Any applicable federal and state license number for the broker or dealer who sold the dog or cat to the pet shop;(iii) Any federal and state inspection reports the broker or dealer received in the previous six (6) months, without redactions, unless such reports are unavailable because the broker or dealer has not been inspected by federal or state agencies in the previous six (6) months.(b) A pet shop shall post on the enclosure of each dog and cat offered for sale:(1) The breed, age, and date of birth of the dog or cat;(2) The information required under subsection (a) of this section.(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply to any dog or cat obtained from an animal rescue, shelter, or dog pound.(1) For those dogs or cats obtained from an animal rescue, shelter, or dog pound, a pet shop must post on each enclosure the name and address of the animal rescue, animal shelter, or dog pound, and the organization's federal tax identification number, if applicable.(d) A pet shop owner or operator who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first offense, by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300) for a second offense, and a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for a third or subsequent offense. Each failure to report or post in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 2.
RI Gen L § 4-19-4.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-4.2 - Prohibition on sales in public places.

§ 4-19-4.2. Prohibition on sales in public places.(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, trade, barter, lease, or display for a commercial purpose any dog or cat on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, other recreation area, flea market or other outdoor market, or commercial or retail parking lot regardless of whether such access is authorized.(b) This section shall not apply to the following:(1) The display or adoption of dogs or cats by an animal shelter, pound, or rescue as defined in this chapter; or(2) The display of dogs or cats as part of a state or county fair exhibition, 4-H program, or similar exhibitions or educational programs.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 2.
RI Gen L § 4-19-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-5 - Pet shop licenses.

§ 4-19-5. Pet shop licenses.No person shall operate a pet shop, as defined in this chapter, unless a license to operate that establishment shall have been granted by the director. Application for that license shall be made in the manner provided by the director. The license period is the state's fiscal year and the license fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each license period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the fiscal year.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 33, § 4; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-5.1 - Breeder licenses.

§ 4-19-5.1. Breeder licenses.No person shall act as a breeder, as defined in § 4-19-2, unless in possession of a valid license to operate as a breeder granted by the director. Application for that license shall be made in the manner provided by the director. The license period is the state's fiscal year and the license fee is one hundred dollars ($100) for each license period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the fiscal year.History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 447, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 475, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-5.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-5.2 - Trainers required to obtain kennel license - Exceptions.

§ 4-19-5.2. Trainers required to obtain kennel license — Exceptions.No person shall act as a trainer, as defined in § 4-19-2, unless in possession of a valid kennel license as set forth in § 4-19-6. Provided, however, persons engaged in dog training activities for dog training programs operated by government agencies, or operated by a not-for-profit or exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, shall not be required by this section to obtain a kennel license.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 182, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 252, § 2.
RI Gen L § 4-19-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-6 - Public auction and kennel licenses.

§ 4-19-6. Public auction and kennel licenses.(a) No person shall operate a public auction or a kennel, as defined in this chapter, unless a license to operate that establishment has been granted by the director. Application for the license shall be made in the manner provided by the director. The license period is the fiscal year and the license fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for each license period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the fiscal year.(b) This section shall not be interpreted to interfere in any manner with the issuing of a public auction or kennel license by any city or town, nor any fee charged by any city or town. No license shall be issued by the director except for those premises as shall be designated for the licensure by the respective city or town council.(c) Pursuant to § 4-19-2(19), any person who provides the sheltering, feeding, and watering in return for a fee in a residential setting of no more than four (4) animals not owned by the proprietor is:(1) Exempt from licensure as a kennel under this chapter; and(2) Subject to inspection by an authorized agent of the department of environmental management (hereinafter "the department") upon the department receiving a written complaint against the person. Only complaints related to animal care, animal health, and animal welfare may initiate an inspection. Any inspection that is conducted by the department shall be conducted during the hours of eight o'clock a.m. (8:00 a.m.) through five o'clock p.m. (5:00 p.m.), unless the person who is the subject of the complaint agrees to an inspection at another time; and(3) Required to be compliant with the department's rules and regulations governing animal care facilities, RICR 250-RICR-40-05-4, §§ 4.7 and 4.8.A.1 through 8 (excluding the sanitation log requirements of § 4.8.A.3). Any inspection conducted by an authorized agent of the department shall be limited to the aforementioned sections and shall be limited to areas to which the animals being cared for have access. Any violations of these sections are punishable in accordance with § 4.12 of the rules and regulations governing animal care facilities and any appeal for any enforcement action shall be made in accordance with § 4.11.B of those rules and regulations; and(4) Any person who is subject to inspection pursuant to the conditions set forth in subsection (c)(2), but who denies access to authorized inspectors from the department, is subject to a civil fine of three hundred fifty dollars ($350). Each day that access is denied shall constitute a separate punishable offense.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 33, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 81, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 91, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-7 - Dealer licenses.

§ 4-19-7. Dealer licenses.No person shall operate as a dealer, as defined in this chapter, after the first day of the fiscal year unless a license to deal has been granted by the director to that person. Application for the license shall be made in the manner provided by the director. The license period is the fiscal year and the license fee is one hundred dollars ($100) for each license period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the fiscal year.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-8 - Denial of certificates of registration or licenses.

§ 4-19-8. Denial of certificates of registration or licenses.(a) A certificate of registration may be denied to any pound or animal shelter, rescue, or broker, and a license may be denied to any public auction, kennel, breeder, pet shop, trainer, or dealer or, if granted, the certificate or license may be revoked by the director if, after a hearing, it is determined that the housing facilities and/or primary enclosures are inadequate for the purposes of this chapter or if the feeding, watering, sanitizing, and housing practices at the pound, animal shelter, public auction, pet shop, or kennel are not consistent with the intent of this chapter or with the intent of the rules and regulations that may be promulgated pursuant to the authority of this chapter.(b) Upon revocation of a certificate of registration, all animals in the possession of the pound, rescue, broker, or animal shelter must be transferred to another licensed releasing agency for disposition.(c) Upon the revocation of a license, all animals in the possession of the public auction, kennel, pet shop, breeder, trainer, or dealer must be disposed of by the former licensee in a manner approved by the department. Such disposition must not be for profit and must occur in a timeframe that is determined by the department. Inspectors from the department or from the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals must have access to the facility where the animals being housed by the former licensee are being held until disposition so that the welfare of said animals can be assured.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 475, §; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 182, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 252, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-9 - Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.

§ 4-19-9. Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.Any person who operates as a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction without a currently valid license shall, upon conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere, be punished pursuant to § 4-19-11.3. Each day of operation shall constitute a separate offense. Advertisement of services consistent with the operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction shall be sufficient evidence of operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction as applicable.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 475, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 16.
RI Gen L § 4-19-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-10 - Dealing in animals without a license.

§ 4-19-10. Dealing in animals without a license.Any person who operates as a dealer of animals, as defined in this chapter, without a currently valid license shall, upon conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere, be punished pursuant to § 4-19-11.3. Each day of operation shall constitute a separate offense.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 145, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-11 - Mistreatment of animals.

§ 4-19-11. Mistreatment of animals.Failure of any person, firm, or corporation, licensed or registered, under the provisions of this chapter, to adequately house, feed, and water animals in his or her possession or custody, as delineated in any rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of this chapter, shall constitute a misdemeanor, and the person, firm, or corporation shall be subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per animal; and forfeiture of the animal(s); and revocation of license and/or certificate after a public hearing. Any animals that are suspected of being mistreated may be seized by the state veterinarian to ensure adequate welfare pursuant to § 4-1-31(f) with the cost of care for the aforementioned animals to be determined in the manner prescribed by that section.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-19-11.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-11.1 - Repealed.

§ 4-19-11.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 340, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 164, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 278, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2005, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 13, 2005.
RI Gen L § 4-19-11.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care|Section 4-19-11.2 - Destruction of animals - Reporting.

§ 4-19-11.2. Destruction of animals — Reporting.All licensed releasing agencies are required to notify the department of environmental management monthly of the number of animals destroyed while those animals are in their care and custody.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 42, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 420, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1.