§ 4-16-8. Use of animal by taker pending reclaim.
The person who shall take up any estrayed animal may lawfully use the animal during the time it may be in his or her possession, after he or she has given notice thereof to the city or town clerk as required in § 4-16-1.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 130, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 156, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 186, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 644, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 4-16-8.
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.