§ 4-13.1-13. Liability of parents for damages caused by dog owned by minor.
In the event that the owner or keeper of the vicious dog is a minor, the parent or guardian of that minor is liable for all injuries and property damage sustained by any person or domestic animal caused by an unprovoked attack by that vicious dog.
History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 429, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-13.1 - Regulation of Vicious Dogs
Section 4-13.1-1. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 4-13.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 4-13.1-3. - Requirements for registration.
Section 4-13.1-4. - Control of vicious dogs.
Section 4-13.1-7. - Action for damages — Destruction of offending vicious dog.
Section 4-13.1-8. - Exemptions.
Section 4-13.1-9. - Penalties for violation — Licensing ordinances and fees.
Section 4-13.1-10. - Legal registration drives.
Section 4-13.1-11. - Determination of a vicious dog.
Section 4-13.1-12. - Uniform summons — Mail-in fines — Prosecution.
Section 4-13.1-13. - Liability of parents for damages caused by dog owned by minor.
Section 4-13.1-14. - Severability.
Section 4-13.1-15. - Use of the terms owner or guardian.
Section 4-13.1-16. - Prohibition of breed specific regulation.