§ 4-13.1-8. Exemptions.
(a) Sections 4-13.1-3 — 4-13.1-7 shall not apply to kennels licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or chapter 19 of this title.
(b) This chapter shall not apply to K-9 or other dogs owned by any police department or any law enforcement officer which are used in the performance of police work.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 400, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 429, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 274, § 1.
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.