Rhode Island § 4-7-17 - Livestock Dealers
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§ 4-7-17. Livestock Dealers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-7-17
§ 4-7-17. Bill of sale required.
No person shall transport livestock in connection with the sale of the livestock from place to place upon any public highway or road in this state unless he or she has in his or her possession a bill of sale signed by the vendor or agent of the vendor and containing the vendor’s address, the date of transaction, number of livestock, and/or weight, breed and price of livestock and such other information as in the discretion of the director will describe the livestock and establish the proper ownership. The information shall be available at any time to the director or his or her authorized agent or agents.
History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 47, § 8; P.L. 2004, ch. 291, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 468, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-7-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-7-17 cover?
Section 4-7-17 ("Livestock Dealers") 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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