§ 23-7.1-2. Declaration of purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the systematic control and eradication of rodents in the state so as to promote the public health, welfare, and safety, and to prevent injury, disease, or detriment to human life. It shall be the responsibility of the local communities to institute rodent control programs; however, since an effective rodent control program requires close cooperation between the local communities and the state department of health in planning and carrying out any rodent control program, this chapter requires the department of health to cooperate with local communities in developing and carrying out rodent control programs and to promulgate regulations establishing minimum standards which must be followed by all local communities in the state. This chapter also establishes incentives that encourage local communities to undertake more comprehensive rodent control programs.
History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. 277, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-45-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-7.1-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-7.1 - Rodent Control and Eradication
Section 23-7.1-1. - Short title.
Section 23-7.1-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-7.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-7.1-4. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 23-7.1-5. - Contributions to local communities.
Section 23-7.1-6. - Penalty for violation.
Section 23-7.1-7. - Bite report not violation of physician-patient relationship.