Rhode Island § 4-20-5 - Rodeo Animals and Livestock
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§ 4-20-5. Rodeo Animals and Livestock
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-20-5
§ 4-20-5. Duties of veterinarian in charge.
The appointed veterinarian, once appointed to oversee any rodeo, shall have access to the complete site of any activity involving animals to be employed in the event. The veterinarian shall have complete authority over the treatment and use of any animal that becomes injured in this event. The veterinarian shall have the right to declare any animal unfit for use in any such event and his or her decision shall be final after that decision has been communicated to the person in charge, as communicated to the animal control officer in § 4-20-2.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 245, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 2, § 49.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-20-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-20-5 cover?
Section 4-20-5 ("Rodeo Animals and Livestock") 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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