Rhode Island § 4-1-7 - Cruelty to Animals
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 4-1-7 — Cruelty to Animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-1-7. Cruelty to Animals
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1-7
§ 4-1-7. Live poultry containers.
Any crate or other container used for the purpose of transporting, shipping, or holding for sale any live poultry shall be in a sanitary condition and shall be constructed so as to provide sufficient ventilation and warmth and the poultry, while in that container, shall receive any reasonable care as may be required to prevent unnecessary suffering. Any person violating any provision of this section shall, for each offense, be imprisoned not exceeding fifteen (15) days or be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), or both.
History of Section.
G.L. 1945, ch. 640, § 23; P.L. 1945, ch. 1651, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 4-1-7.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-1-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-1-7 cover?
Section 4-1-7 ("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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