§ 4-16-3. Retention of estrays by taker.
Every estrayed animal taken up shall be kept by the person who took it up thirty (30) days. If it is a horse, the person shall have a withe kept about the horse’s neck the whole of that time.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 130, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 156, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 186, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 644, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 4-16-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Section 4-16-1. - Taking up on private land.
Section 4-16-2. - Notice and publication of estrays.
Section 4-16-3. - Retention of estrays by taker.
Section 4-16-4. - Reclaimer of estrays by owner.
Section 4-16-5. - Settlement of disputes as to maintenance charges.
Section 4-16-6. - Appraisal — Sale of unclaimed animals.
Section 4-16-7. - Penalty for failure to proceed as required.
Section 4-16-8. - Use of animal by taker pending reclaim.
Section 4-16-9. - Clerk’s records — Fees.