Rhode Island § 4-1-39 - Cruelty to Animals
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§ 4-1-39. Cruelty to Animals
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1-39
§ 4-1-39. Transport and shelter of horses.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not transport or shelter, or cause or allow to be transported or sheltered any equine animal in or upon any trailer, conveyance or other vehicle whatsoever with two (2) or more levels stacked on top of one another.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) per animal for a first offense, and subject to a fine of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) per animal for all second and subsequent offenses.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 257, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 414, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-1-39
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-1-39 cover?
Section 4-1-39 ("Cruelty to Animals") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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