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RI Gen L § 4-25-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-4 - Record keeping.

§ 4-25-4. Record keeping.A seller shall maintain the written record on the health and disposition of each dog sold by the seller for a period of two (2) years following the sale. The record shall also contain all of the information required to be disclosed pursuant to §§ 4-25-2 and 4-25-3 herein. These records shall also be available to animal control and law enforcement officers for inspection and copying within normal business hours.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-5 - Purchaser remedies.

§ 4-25-5. Purchaser remedies.(a) A purchaser is entitled to relief from the seller after the purchase of a dog if one of the following conditions occurs:(1) Within twenty (20) days after the purchase of the dog, a licensed veterinarian states in writing that the animal is suffering from or has died from an illness, disease or other defect adversely affecting the animal's health and that this condition existed in the dog on or before delivery to the purchaser. Intestinal or external parasites shall not be considered to adversely affect an animal's health unless their presence makes the animal clinically ill.(2) Within two (2) years after the purchase of the animal, a licensed veterinarian states in writing that the animal possesses or has died from a congenital or hereditary condition adversely affecting the health of the animal or that requires hospitalization or nonelective surgical procedures.(b) A purchaser entitled to relief herein may elect only one of the following remedies:(1) Return the animal to the seller for a full refund of the purchase price and also reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees for diagnosis and treatment in an amount not to exceed the original purchase price of the animal.(2) Exchange the animal for another one which the purchaser may choose having comparable value if a replacement is available and also receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees for diagnosis and treatment in an amount not to exceed the original purchase price of the animal; or(3) Retain the animal and also receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees for diagnosis and treatment in an amount not to exceed the original purchase price of the animal.(c) For purposes of this section, veterinary fees shall be deemed reasonable if the services rendered are appropriate for the diagnosis and treatment of the illness or congenital or hereditary condition. The cost of such services shall be comparable to that charged for similar services by other Rhode Island veterinarians. A veterinary fee shall be presumed reasonable in the absence of evidence to the contrary.(d) Refunds and payment of reimbursable expenses pursuant to this section shall be made by the seller to the purchaser within ten (10) business days following receipt by seller of veterinarians statement as per subsection 4-25-5(a) herein.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-6 - Purchaser's obligations.

§ 4-25-6. Purchaser's obligations.In order for the purchaser to obtain remedies as per § 4-25-5 herein he/she shall comply with all of the following requirements:(1) Notify the seller in writing as soon as practicable, but in no event more than ten (10) days after the diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian that the animal has a medical or health problem or congenital or hereditary condition.(A) The notice shall include the name and telephone number of the veterinarian providing the diagnosis.(2) In the case of illness or disease, the purchaser shall provide a written statement from a licensed veterinarian within ten (10) days of diagnosis which states that the animal is clinically ill, suffers from a congenital or hereditary condition, or has symptoms of a contagious infectious disease which existed on or before delivery to the purchaser and that adversely affects the health of the animal.(B) At the request of the seller, the purchaser shall take the animal for an examination by a licensed veterinarian of the seller's choice.(i) The seller shall pay for the cost of this veterinarian.(ii) In the case of death, the seller may have his or her veterinarian perform a necropsy. The seller will bear the cost.(3) The statement of the veterinarian referred to herein shall include the following:(i) The purchasers name and address.(ii) The date or dates the animal was examined.(iii) The breed and age of the animal, if known.(iv) That the veterinarian examined the animal.(v) That the animal has or had an illness or condition subject to a remedy under § 4-25-5 herein.(vi) The findings from the examination or necropsy including, but not limited to, laboratory results and copies of said.(vii) An itemized bill for fees appropriate for the diagnosis and treatment of the illness.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-7 - Limitations on remedies.

§ 4-25-7. Limitations on remedies.(a) Notwithstanding other provisions herein, no refund, replacement or reimbursement of veterinary fees shall be made if any of the following conditions occur:(1) The illness or death resulted from maltreatment or neglect or from an injury sustained or an illness contracted subsequent to the delivery of the animal to the purchaser.(2) The purchaser does not carry out the recommended treatment prescribed by the examining veterinarian who made the initial diagnosis. If the cost for said treatment together with the veterinarians fee for diagnosis exceeds the purchase price then this section does not apply.(3) The illness disease or condition was disclosed at the time of sale pursuant to § 4-25-3 but the purchaser took the delivery of the animal anyway.(4) The purchaser failed to return to the seller all documents previously provided to the purchaser to register the animal.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-8 - Contested cases.

§ 4-25-8. Contested cases.(a) If the purchaser and seller are unable to reach an agreement within ten (10) business days following an examination of the animal by the seller's chosen veterinarian, the purchaser may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute.(b) The purchaser in any legal action pursuant to this section shall have the right to collect reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs if the opposing party acted in bad faith in denying the requested remedy.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-9 - Notice.

§ 4-25-9. Notice.(a) Every seller pursuant to this chapter shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of such rights is available upon request. Such notice shall be in one hundred (100) point type and shall read as follows:"Purchasers of dogs from this seller are entitled to specific rights under law. Purchasers must be provided a written copy of such rights at the time of sale. Prospective purchasers may receive a copy of such rights from the seller upon request."(b) The required notice at the time of sale must be signed by the purchaser and seller and receipt thereof must be acknowledged.(c) If the seller represents that the animal is registered or registerable with a registry then at the time of sale an additional written notice must be signed by seller and purchaser and must read as follows:"A pedigree or a registration does not assure proper breeding condition, health quality or claims to lineage."(d) The seller shall provide the purchaser with all documents necessary for registration within one hundred twenty (120) days following the date of sale.(e) If the seller fails to provide the documents necessary for registration within one hundred twenty (120) days from sale then the purchaser upon written notice to seller, shall be entitled to retain the animal and receive a partial refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the purchase price; or the purchaser can return the animal and all documentation and receive a full refund.(f) If the seller misrepresents the breed of the animal then the purchaser is entitled to all remedies herein.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-25-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-25 - Pet Warranties - Dogs|Section 4-25-10 - Other remedies.

§ 4-25-10. Other remedies.(a) Nothing in this chapter limits any other rights or remedies available to a consumer under law.(b) A seller and purchaser may agree to additional terms and conditions so long as they are not inconsistent with this chapter. The rights referred to in this chapter may not be waived.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-26-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-1 - Short title.

§ 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.
RI Gen L § 4-26-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-2 - Findings.

§ 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 safe, locally produced food.(4) Livestock raised on Rhode Island farms offers profit potential and economic opportunity for Rhode Island producers.(5) Livestock deserve a safe, healthy and humane environment that ensures protection from unnecessary or unjustifiable pain.(6) The state would benefit from a diverse body charged with making policy recommendations to the department regarding livestock care.(7) It is the intent of this legislation to assure the continued success of livestock and dairy farming in Rhode Island and the continuance of a safe, local food supply.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-26-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-3 - Definitions.

§ 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 and subsection 2-1-22(j) and produces and distributes a commercial food, feed, fiber or horticultural product.(3) "Biosecurity" means security from transmission of infectious diseases, parasites and pests.(4) "Director" means the director of the Rhode Island department of environmental management.(5) "License" means the certificate issued by the director to any person, firm, partnership, or corporation regularly engaged in the business of buying, selling and/or transporting livestock to be sold or used for food.(6) "Livestock" means any bovine, equine, caprine, ovine, camelid, swine, poultry, or other animal that is raised for production of food or fiber, or is used for work, commerce, or exhibition.(7) "State veterinarian' means a licensed veterinarian employed by the department of environmental management.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-26-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-4 - Advisory council established.

§ 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 designee, who shall serve as secretary;(2) A representative from the Rhode Island society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or his or her designee;(3) A Rhode island based livestock farmer, or his or her designee;(4) A representative from the University of Rhode Island department of environment and life sciences, or his or her designee;(5) A representative from a Rhode Island nonprofit animal welfare entity, or his or her designee; and(6) A representative from a national nonprofit animal welfare entity.(b) Two (2) of those new members first appointed by the director shall serve initial terms of three (3) years; two (2) of those new members first appointed by the director shall serve an initial term of two (2) years; and two (2) of those new members, appointed by the director shall serve an initial term of one year. Thereafter, all appointed members of the advisory council shall be appointed to serve for terms of three (3) years. The members are eligible to succeed themselves. A vacancy other than by expiration shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment but only for the unexpired portion of the term.(c) The director may remove any member from the council for neglect of any duty required by law, or for incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.(d) The members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services but may receive reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses while engaged in the performance of official duties of the council.(e) The council shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chairperson or four (4) members of the council. A majority of seats filled shall constitute a quorum.(f) The council shall receive staff and administrative support from the department. The director shall furnish the advisory board a suitable location to hold its meeting.(g) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentation, and otherwise to the council and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the council to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-26-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-5 - Duties of the council.

§ 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;(ii) Agricultural operation best management practices;(iii) Biosecurity and disease prevention;(iv) Humane transport and slaughter practices; and(v) Any other matters the council considers necessary for the proper care and well being of livestock animals in the state.(2) Respond to requests from the legislature for information and comments on proposed legislation;(3) Issue recommendations necessary to achieve these goals;(4) Submit policy recommendations to the director and general assembly on any of the subject matter set forth under subdivision (ii) of this subsection.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 501, § 7.
RI Gen L § 4-26-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-26 - The Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012|Section 4-26-6 - Reporting requirements.

§ 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 year, on the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in this chapter and any other pertinent information by April 30, 2013.(c) The council shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 38-2, access to public records act, and chapter 42-46, open meetings act.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 381, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-27-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-27 - Retirement of Research Dogs and Cats|Section 4-27-1 - Short title.

§ 4-27-1. Short title.This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Research Animal Retirement Act."History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 147, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 283, § 1.
RI Gen L § 4-27-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry|Chapter 4-27 - Retirement of Research Dogs and Cats|Section 4-27-2 - Research dogs and cats - Retirement.

§ 4-27-2. Research dogs and cats — Retirement.(a) A higher education research facility that receives public money, including tax-exempt status, or a facility that provides research in collaboration with a higher education facility shall, after the completion of any testing or research involving a dog or cat, assess the health of the dog or cat and determine whether it is suitable for adoption. The facility shall thereafter make reasonable efforts to offer for adoption the dog or cat determined to be suitable for adoption, either through private placement or through an animal rescue and shelter organization; a duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals; a duly incorporated humane society; or a duly incorporated animal protective association that operates physical animal sheltering facilities and offers household pets to the public for adoption by way of an established adoption program. These efforts shall be made prior to euthanizing the dog or cat. Nothing in this section shall create a duty upon an organization, association, or society to accept a dog or cat offered by a higher education research facility for adoption.(b) A facility that is required to offer dogs or cats for adoption under this section may enter into an agreement with an animal rescue and shelter organization; a duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals; a duly incorporated humane society; or a duly incorporated animal protective association that operates physical animal sheltering facilities and offers household pets to the public for adoption by way of an established adoption program.(c) The attending or institutional veterinarian at a facility that is required to offer dogs or cats for adoption under this section shall have the authority to assess the health of an animal and determine whether an animal is suitable for adoption.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 147, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 283, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-1 - Architects|Section 5-1-1 - Declaration of policy.

§ 5-1-1. Declaration of policy.In order to protect the health, safety, and property of the people of Rhode Island, and to promote their welfare, no person shall practice architecture in this state except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 232, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-1 - Architects|Section 5-1-2 - Definitions.

§ 5-1-2. Definitions.The following definitions apply in the interpretation of the provisions of this chapter, unless the context requires another meaning:(1) "Architect" means any person who engages in the practice of architecture, as that term is defined in this section, as attested by his or her licensing as an architect in this state.(2) "Board" means the board of examination and registration of architects established by this chapter.(3) "Certificate" means the certificate of registration issued annually by the board, indicating that the individual named in the certificate is an architect.(4) "Certificate of authorization" means the certificate of authorization issued by the board, indicating the sole proprietor, partnership, limited-liability partnership, corporation, or limited-liability company named in the certificate is permitted to practice architecture in the state.(5) "Department" means the department of business regulation.(6) "Director" means the director of the department of business regulation or his or her designee.(7) "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to render those services, described as follows:(i) Rendering or offering to render services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings and the space within and surrounding the buildings that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or habitation;(ii) The services referred to in this section include, but are not limited to, planning, providing preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, the administration of construction contracts, and the coordination of any elements of technical submissions prepared by others including, as appropriate and without limitation, consulting engineers and landscape architects;(iii) The practice of architecture does not include the practice of engineering as defined in § 5-8-2(h)(1), but a registered architect may perform any engineering work that is incidental to the practice of architecture.(8) "Responsible control" means that amount of control over and detailed knowledge of the content of technical submissions during their preparations as is ordinarily exercised by registered architects applying the required professional standard of care. Reviewing, or reviewing and correcting, technical submissions after they have been prepared by others does not constitute the exercise of responsible control because the reviewer has neither control over nor detailed professional knowledge of the content of such submissions throughout their preparation.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 232, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 442, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 30, art. 25, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 63, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 406, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 378, § 1.