§ 4-15-2. Appointment of field drivers.
The town and city councils of the several towns and cities may appoint one or more field drivers for their cities and towns, with the same power to impound animals as the freeholders and qualified voters of the cities and towns.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 4-15-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-15 - Animals at Large
Section 4-15-1. - Municipal pounds.
Section 4-15-2. - Appointment of field drivers.
Section 4-15-3. - Impoundment of animals at large on highways.
Section 4-15-4. - Grazing animals deemed at large.
Section 4-15-5. - Animals in private ways in Newport.
Section 4-15-6. - Care of impounded animals.
Section 4-15-7. - Fees paid to poundkeeper.
Section 4-15-8. - Disposition of penalties.
Section 4-15-9. - Advertising and notice of impoundment.
Section 4-15-10. - Delivery of unclaimed animal to city or town treasurer.
Section 4-15-11. - Sale of unclaimed animals — Disposition of proceeds.
Section 4-15-12. - Conveyances found with impounded animals.
Section 4-15-13. - Application of chapter to goats and geese.
Section 4-15-14. - Fees and penalties for goats and geese.
Section 4-15-15. - Veterinarian’s emergency treatment of animals — Immunity from liability.