§ 4-16-4. Reclaimer of estrays by owner.
Any person claiming an estrayed animal may, at any time within thirty (30) days, claim the animal by paying the just and reasonable charges of keeping and notifying provided in § 4-16-3 over and above the actual benefit derived from the use of the animal.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 130, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 156, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 186, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 644, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 4-16-4.
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.