Rhode Island § 4-19-23 - Animal Care
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 4-19-23 — Animal Care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-19-23. Animal Care
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-23
§ 4-19-23. Pets for veterans.
(a) A public animal shelter shall not charge an adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person adopting the dog or cat presents to the public animal shelter a current and valid driver’s license or identification card with the word “veteran” printed on its face pursuant to § 31-10-48.
(b) A public animal shelter may limit the number of dogs or cats adopted from that public animal shelter pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to one dog or cat during a period of every six (6) months.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 288, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 289, § 1, effective
June 29, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-19-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-19-23 cover?
Section 4-19-23 ("Animal Care") 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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