Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 4-1.1 - Unlawful Confinement of a Covered Animal
Section 4-1.1-4. - Exceptions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

§ 4-1.1-4. Exceptions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
This chapter shall not apply:
(1) During medical research;
(2) Temporary confinement prior to and during examination, testing, individual treatment or operation for veterinary purposes;
(3) During transportation;
(4) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions or educational programs;
(5) During temporary confinement for animal husbandry purposes for no more than six (6) hours in any twenty-four-hour (24) period unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian;
(6) During the humane slaughter of a sow or pig in accordance with the provisions of chapter 4-17, and other applicable laws and regulations;
(7) To a sow during the fourteen-day (14) period prior to the sows expected date of giving birth and extending for a duration of time until the piglets are weaned. This period may be modified upon the order of a licensed veterinarian;
(8) To calves being trained to exhibit; and
(9) To calves being trained to accept routine confinement in dairy and beef housing.
History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 2, § 2.
§ 4-1.1-4. Exceptions. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
This chapter shall not apply:
(1) During medical research;
(2) Temporary confinement prior to and during examination, testing, individual treatment or operation for veterinary purposes;
(3) During transportation;
(4) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions or educational programs;
(5) During temporary confinement for animal husbandry purposes for no more than six (6) hours in any twenty-four-hour (24) period, unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian;
(6) During the humane slaughter of a covered animal in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17 of this title, and other applicable laws and regulations;
(7) To a sow during the five-day (5) period prior to the sow’s expected date of giving birth and any day that the sow is nursing piglets;
(8) To calves being trained to exhibit; and
(9) To calves being trained to accept routine confinement in dairy and beef housing.
History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 2, § 2.

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