§ 4-1.1-5. Penalty. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
(a) The provisions of this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. This chapter may not be construed to limit any other state laws or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations.
(b) It is not an affirmative defense to alleged violations of this chapter that the calf or sow was kept as part of an agricultural operation and in accordance with customary animal husbandry or farming practices.
(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or both.
History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1.
§ 4-1.1-5. Penalty. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
(a) The provisions of this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. This chapter may not be construed to limit any other state laws or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations.
(b) It is not an affirmative defense to alleged violations of this chapter that the covered animal was kept as part of an agricultural operation and in accordance with customary animal husbandry or farming practices.
(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or both.
(d) This chapter shall be construed to supersede § 4-1-3(a) only with respect to the minimum space required for the housing of egg-laying hens.
History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 348, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-1.1 - Unlawful Confinement of a Covered Animal
Section 4-1.1-1. - Definitions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
Section 4-1.1-2. - Purpose. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
Section 4-1.1-3. - Unlawful confinement. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
Section 4-1.1-4. - Exceptions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]