Rhode Island § 4-7-2 - Livestock Dealers
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§ 4-7-2. Livestock Dealers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-7-2
§ 4-7-2. Rules and regulations — Terms of licenses — License and renewal fees.
The director of environmental management may make rules and regulations governing animal care, the issuance of licenses and the carrying out of the licensed business and relative to the maintenance of premises, buildings and conveyances, the health rating of livestock intended for sale, and the method and time of inspection and checking of those animals. Each license shall expire on the thirtieth (30th) day of June of each year. The fee for every license or renewal is one hundred dollars ($100).
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, ch. 207, § 26; P.L. 1940, ch. 900, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 4-7-2; P.L. 1960,
ch. 74, § 4; P.L. 1962, ch. 80, § 12; P.L. 1963, ch. 74, § 1; 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 § 4-7-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-7-2 cover?
Section 4-7-2 ("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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