Rhode Island § 4-24-9 - Permit Program for Cats
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§ 4-24-9. Permit Program for Cats
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-24-9
§ 4-24-9. Canine surcharge.
(a) Each city and town is required to collect a one dollar ($1.00) surcharge on each dog license issued by the municipality. The revenue generated by this surcharge shall be deposited in the respective city’s and town’s spay/neuter account to fund low-cost spay/neuter programs.
(b) Any remaining revenue collected pursuant to this section which is unused during any calendar year shall remain in said city or towns spay/neuter account for use during the following year.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 63, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-24-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-24-9 cover?
Section 4-24-9 ("Permit Program for Cats") 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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